Associate, Clearing & Operations

Job Description 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