A market leading, global multi-manager hedge fund, are looking to hire an operations SME specific to its OTC derivatives trading desk, to be based in their Manhattan office.
This is a newly created hire, to directly support the firm’s OTC derivatives trading, working in a small, specialist / SME operations team. Whilst ‘operations’ in title, the remit combines middle office & trader assistant tasks – core to the role are trade bookings, trade capture / trade matching, investigating breaks / P&L issues, working closely to the treasury team and prime brokers responsibilities. Working on continuous process improvement / automation projects + taking on a variety of ad-hoc tasks & projects from senior management + traders is also prevalent in the role. It is a business facing position, with high level exposure to multiple investment professionals.
Candidates should ideally have 2-5yrs experience, from either a hedge fund, IB, or fund administrator. Solid experience supporting derivatives, but more specifically ‘total return swaps’ is required. Excellent communication skills and an ability to work well in a front office environment are a pre-requisite.
The role has some flexibility around base salary depending on the level of experience that we hire at + bonuses can be a large % of base for a top performer.
The firm offer WFH flexibility – it possible to work a 3 day office / 2 day wfh week, if you choose to.
