Middle Office Associate

OCR Alpha; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

OCR Alpha is seeking a Middle Office Associate to join its Macro/Credit team in New York. The role focuses on supporting the trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes within a buy-side environment and coordinating with brokers and fund administrators.

The successful candidate will help drive operational excellence, monitor settlements, and foster strong relationships with counterparties in a fast-paced, collaborative culture that values accuracy and initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a trading desk within a buy-side firm or investment bank.
• Solid understanding of the trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes (rates, fixed income, FX, equities, commodities, credit).
• Interest in process improvement, automation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes.
• Build and maintain relationships with brokers and fund administrators.
• Oversee settlements and resolve settlement fails with brokers.

Job description

We are working closely with one of the world’s leading hedge funds, which is looking to hire a Middle Office Associate to join its Macro/Credit team in New York.

With over 500 employees and more than $20 billion in assets under management, the firm is a recognised name in the industry. It offers a collaborative culture that encourages the free exchange of ideas, supports career development, and prioritises employee health and wellbeing through a comprehensive, world-class benefits package.

The Role

• Manage the full trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes, including interest rates, fixed income, FX, equities, commodities and credit.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with executing brokers, prime brokers, fund administrators and other key counterparties.
• Oversee FX, OTC, bond and repo settlements, proactively managing settlement fails and coordinating with brokers to ensure timely resolution.

Requirements

• Experience supporting a trading desk within a buy-side firm or investment bank.
• Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle across multiple asset classes, including interest rates, fixed income, FX, equities, commodities and credit.
• A genuine interest in process improvement, automation and driving operational excellence.