Operations
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Capstone is a global, alternative investment management firm operating across a broad range of derivatives-based strategies with a deep understanding of volatility. With approximately $11.1 billion of AUM and 333 employees (as of February 1, 2025), Capstone was formed in 2007 and is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Amsterdam, Milan, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Stamford, Boston, Tokyo, Houston, and Maryland. Through strategic insight, market-leading expertise and advanced technology, we seek to anticipate and harness the complexities of world markets, creating unique opportunities for our clients, team and industry.
Overview:
We are looking for an individual to join the Operations team of a large and complex asset manager. This role will have a large focus on listed products. We are looking for an experienced individual who has the ability to think and work on their own, liaise with our fund accounting team and engage with our administrator and counterparts. An important part of the role includes working closely with the firm’s fund accounting team, which is based in NY. We would expect a successful candidate to interact with this team on a daily basis.
Responsibilities and Impact:
- Perform daily/weekly/monthly reconciliations between the funds own proprietary system and that of their administrators
- Work with the operations team to perform daily reconciliation against the funds counterparts on both listed and OTC accounts
- Liaise with the front and middle office to help resolve top day and T+1 P&L issues
- Agree and process OTC settlements with external counterparties
- Review and process OTC trade confirmations
- Help to improve current reconciliation platforms used by the Operations team
- Work with other Capstone teams on the launch of new accounts/strategies/funds
- Lead process improvements -- recognize inefficiencies or gaps, recommend improvements and help implement new processes
- Act as a point of contact for any queries from Portfolio Managers and Traders
- Ensure urgent items get escalated at the appropriate pace
- Perform ad hoc tasks and reporting as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Our future colleague has these skills:
- 1-2 years of operations experience
- Displays a high standard of accuracy and attention to detail
- Superior ability to multitask and handle multiple urgent priorities
- Experience and knowledge dealing across multiple asset types and products (rates, convertible bonds, equities, options, FX, commodities, etc.)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain internal and external relationships
- Desire to work within a deadline driven team environment
- Advanced Excel
Benefits and Compensation Information:
Our team is our most important asset and investment. We value and respect our colleagues and their well-being inside and outside the workplace and our culture reflects this. We offer a robust and competitive benefits program to ensure the well-being of our colleagues.
Some benefits included in this role are:
- Training and development opportunities
- Robust Wellness Resources: Physical, Mental and Financial
- Time-Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits
- Gym Reimbursement and other Discounts
The applicable base salary range for this role is $70,000 - $90,000 USD. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Capstone is committed to creating an inclusive environment where we welcome people of different backgrounds. Capstone considers applications for employment without regard to all applicable protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, parental status, veteran status, or disability status.
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