Senior Associate-Fund Operations

Job Description

1. Independently manage daily operations of a US equity fund, including investor onboarding, subscription and redemption processing, fund documentation, and account opening with banks and brokers.
2. Oversee and execute the full settlement lifecycle of US equity trades, ensuring timely and accurate trade matching, clearing, and reconciliation with portfolio managers, prime brokers, and custodians.
3. Serve as the first point of contact during critical operational windows, including early morning to resolve trade discrepancies or urgent issues arising from settlement mismatches or booking errors.
4. Review daily and monthly Net Asset Value reports provided by fund administrators and assist in annual audits and regulatory declarations.
5. Build and maintain strong, reliable relationships with brokers, fund administrators, and service providers, ensuring smooth coordination and issue resolution.
6. Take ownership of ad-hoc operational projects and provide strategic support to improve internal workflows and system processes.

Requirements

1. 5 to 10 years of experience in fund operations, preferably within asset management or hedge fund environments.
2. Comfortable working independently and demonstrating leadership in operations execution.
3. Proven expertise in US equities trade settlement, including familiarity with DTCC, brokers, post-trade matching platforms, and reconciliation processes.
4. Strong ability to analyze and resolve trade discrepancies independently, especially during critical trading hours.
5. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative tools such as Slack or Teams.