Investment Operations Associate

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group in New York City is seeking an Operations Associate for its growing New York team. This high-visibility role offers direct exposure to traders and the investment team, with significant room for growth in a collaborative, technology-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of hedge fund operations experience, deep knowledge of the trade lifecycle, and a penchant for automation. You will support daily operations, coordinate with front office, and drive process

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hedge fund operations experience
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle and middle/back-office functions
• Experience supporting trading operations within a hedge fund or asset management environment
• Tech-savvy with an interest in automation, AI, and process improvement

Responsibilities

• Manage the full trade lifecycle, from execution through settlement and reconciliations
• Support daily trading operations and partner closely with front office teams
• Monitor positions, cash activity, financing, collateral, and corporate actions
• Coordinate with prime brokers, fund administrators, custodians, and other service providers
• Assist with operational controls, risk management, and fund accounting processes
• Identify operational inefficiencies and drive process improvements, automation, and controls
• Support treasury, liquidity, and cash management activities
• Contribute to special projects and take ownership of critical operational initiatives

Skills

Trade lifecycle

Operations management

Back/middle office

Automation interest

Job description

Our client, a $2B AUM multi-strategy hedge fund based in mid-town NYC, is currently looking to hire an Operations Associate to join its growing New York team. This is a high-visibility opportunity offering direct exposure to traders and the investment team, with significant room for growth in a collaborative, technology-driven environment.

Location: New York City (5 days in-office)

Compensation: $110,000-$160,000 base + 20-25% discretionary bonus

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full trade lifecycle, from execution through settlement and reconciliations
• Support daily trading operations and partner closely with front office teams
• Monitor positions, cash activity, financing, collateral, and corporate actions
• Coordinate with prime brokers, fund administrators, custodians, and other service providers
• Assist with operational controls, risk management, and fund accounting processes
• Identify operational inefficiencies and drive process improvements, automation, and controls
• Support treasury, liquidity, and cash management activities
• Contribute to special projects and take ownership of critical operational initiatives

Ideal Background:

• 4+ years of hedge fund operations experience
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle and middle/back-office functions
• Experience supporting trading operations within a hedge fund or asset management environment
• Tech-savvy with an interest in automation, AI, and process improvement

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Direct exposure to traders and portfolio management teams
• Broad responsibilities with meaningful ownership from day one
• Small, entrepreneurial team with strong mentorship and career progression
• Opportunity to leverage technology and automation to drive business impact
• Dynamic, fast-paced hedge fund environment where top performers can quickly grow their responsibilities and influence