Trading Operations Analyst 2028

Arena Investors I Quaestor Advisors; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & P

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Free Food & Snacks

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Arena Investors I Quaestor Advisors seeks a detail-oriented accounting/finance professional to support daily operations. The role involves reconciling cash and positions, updating internal investment pipelines, and enhancing asset and P/L reporting for a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

Requirements include a top university degree in a quantitative field and 0–3 years in accounting, with Big 4 experience preferred. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a top university, ideally in a quantitative area (e.g., finance, economics, accounting)
• 0-3 years of relevant work experience in public or private accounting
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Working knowledge of hedge and private equity fund structures
• Detail oriented, organized, and analytical
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in initial investment discussions and ensure the firm’s internal pipeline system is updated accordingly
• Compile and enhance daily reporting for asset performance and trading profit and loss
• Perform daily cash and position reconciliation functions for liquid assets
• Review and respond to PB/ISDA Counterparty margin calls each day
• Coordinate with the firm’s global custodians, dealers, and prime brokers to resolve commission differences, trade discrepancies and fails
• Onboard new sales and trading coverage for the firm’s corporate securities team
• Set up new accounts and entities with the firm’s fund administrator
• Work closely with the firm’s Operations team to monitor cash inflows and outflows from existing investments
• Update treasury models for management review
• Support secondary market bank debt trading, closing, and settlement
• Maintain up to date legal and ownership documentation for the firm
• Assist with internal data integrity analysis
• Complete ad hoc projects as needed

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/economics/accounting

Job description

• Participate in initial investment discussions and ensure the firm’s internal pipeline system is updated accordingly
• Compile and enhance daily reporting for asset performance and trading profit and loss
• Perform daily cash and position reconciliation functions for liquid assets
• Review and respond to PB/ISDA Counterparty margin calls each day
• Coordinate with the firm’s global custodians, dealers, and prime brokers to resolve commission differences, trade discrepancies and fails
• Onboard new sales and trading coverage for the firm’s corporate securities team
• Set up new accounts and entities with the firm’s fund administrator
• Work closely with the firm’s Operations team to monitor cash inflows and outflows from existing investments
• Update treasury models for management review
• Support secondary market bank debt trading, closing, and settlement
• Maintain up to date legal and ownership documentation for the firm
• Assist with internal data integrity analysis
• Complete ad hoc projects as needed

The individual will have demonstrated an ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with an ability to think broadly about the business, incorporating continual improvement of processes and procedures with a goal of excellence while focusing on accuracy and efficiency.

• Bachelor’s degree from a top university, ideally in a quantitative area (e.g., finance, economics, accounting)
• 0-3 years of relevant work experience in public or private accounting
• Big 4 experience preferred
• Working knowledge of hedge and private equity fund structures
• Detail oriented, organized, and analytical
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources