Associate, Clearing & Operations

Responsibilities: Trading and process monitoring, as well as PNL reporting; ad-hoc exception handling and query management Affirmation of trades, minimizing operational risk and maximizing straight through processing Reconciling of position, trades, cash, NAV, and fees Supporting clearing and settlement processes across multiple asset classes: Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, FX, and Commodities Investigating breaks raised by trading desks, other departments, and counterparties Assisting in automation efforts and process improvements Liaising with Prime Brokers and service vendors for troubleshooting and improvements Owning and resolving specific inquiries and ensure timely resolution Participating in local & global operations, audit, and valuation projects Qualifications: A degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or other related fields Mastery of financial concepts with direct experience working with global markets 1 to 5 years of experience in trade support or post trade operations at a Brokerage, Asset Manager, Investment Bank, or Proprietary Trading Firm DevOps experience is beneficial Aptitude and desire to learn new things and quickly adapt Great analytical and communication skills High level MS Excel knowledge is a must: Comfortable with Look-ups, Pivot Tables, and Conditional Statements Interest in post trade infrastructure Ability to work with large scale data reconciliations is a must Python or SQL experience a plus A masters in finance or a CFA/Certification in Finance would be an added advantage