Core Operations Associate

Summary

Join Schonfeld's Core Operations team in Miami, FL, as a fabulous opportunity to work with experienced Operations professionals to implement best-in-class operational procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or any other related field
• 3-5 years of working experience in the Hedge Fund industry (preferably with a multi-manager platform)
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, driven, inquisitive and entrepreneurial team player with excellent interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication skills, exceptional problem-solving skills, a strong control mindset and a high level of self-leadership
• In-depth product knowledge on financial instruments e.g. Equity, Futures, Option, FX, Bond, Listed Swap, OTC etc
• Highly experienced in performing reconciliations, including break resolution, between order management system and accounting system, order management system and Prime Broker trading data etc
• Experienced in order management and/or accounting systems e.g. Enfusion, Traiana, Geneva, Gresham etc. (preferably)
• Experienced in migrating reconciliations and/or operational processes which involve different accounting systems
• Proven track record in automating operational processes, implementing process enhancements and working with multiple stakeholders to roll out strategic initiatives
• Experienced in working with large data sets and analyzing those data using Microsoft Excel functionalities
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel e.g. PivotTable, functions, Visual Basic for Application (essential) and programming languages e.g. Python, C++, JavaScript, SQL (preferably) etc

Responsibilities

• Perform T+1 reconciliations, including break resolution, between internal systems or internal systems and Prime Broker for a variety of financial instruments e.g. Equity, Futures, Option, FX, Bond, Listed Swap, OTC etc
• Review external fund administrators’ T+1 reconciliations and liaise with both internal and external stakeholders e.g. Middle Office, Asset Servicing, Fund Accounting, Prime Broker, Third-Party service providers to resolve breaks
• Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders e.g. Operations Technology, Trade Support, Accounting Valuations Team, Third-Party service providers etc. to resolve operational issues, automate operational processes, implement strategic initiatives, roll out best practices, standardize operational procedures etc
• Work alongside senior team members and management on strategic initiatives and implement enhancements to streamline workflows and achieve efficiencies
• Create structure by defining operational procedures, recommending process improvements and rolling them out
• Other ad-hoc tasks and/or projects as and when it’s assigned by senior team members and/or management team