Trading Operations Specialist

Aurum Search Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Digital & Data Team Lead to join their Operations team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a driven individual with a strong academic background and relevant experience in investment management. You will play a crucial role in supporting the firm's expansion into new asset classes and launching innovative strategies at scale. If you have a solid foundation in analytical skills, critical thinking, and experience in a sell-side or buy-side environment, this position could be your next big step. Join a prestigious hedge fund and make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Outstanding academic record with a Bachelor's degree or higher.
• Demonstrated track record of achievement in relevant roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-trade operational control.
• Collaborate with teams to launch new products and strategies.
• Contribute to managing operational risk.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Critical Thinking

SQL

Python

Operational Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Aurum Search Limited

Digital & Data Team Lead at Aurum Search Limited

Our client, a prestigious hedge fund, is seeking to expand its growing Operations team with an Associate hire. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of relevant experience gained at a leading investment bank or asset manager.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual eager to contribute to the firm's expansion into new asset classes and support the launch of innovative strategies at scale.

Responsibilities

• Trade Support - Provide pre- and post-trade operational control, working closely with trading and investment teams.
• Portfolio Financing - Oversee daily locate and financing processes.
• New Strategy Buildout - Collaborate with investment, non-investment and tech teams to launch new products.
• Operational Risk Management - Contribute to managing and enhancing the operational risk platform.
• Project Lifecycle Management - able to help launch new PM teams into production.

Requirements

• An outstanding academic record, with a Bachelor’s degree or higher and a demonstrated track record of achievement.
• Strong work ethic and a sense of personal responsibility.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex scenarios.
• Relevant experience within a sell-side or buy-side environment.
• The ability to create SQL/Python queries is desirable.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business, Project Management, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Investment Management and Financial Services

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