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Core Operations Senior Associate

Miami, Florida, United States

The Role 

A fabulous opportunity in Schonfeld’s Core Operations team in Miami, FL. We are a global multi-manager platform with both internal and external portfolio managers who invest across a variety of strategies e.g. Fundamental Equity, Tactical, Quantitative, Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income etc. You will be working with experienced Operations professionals to implement best-in-class operational procedures. You can also look forward to owning some of the most challenging and unique operational challenges in the hedge fund industry.

 

What you’ll do

  • 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

 

What you’ll bring

What you need:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or any other related field
  • 5-10 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.

 

Who we are  
Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-strategy, multi-manager investment platform that harnesses the transformative power of people to perform in all market environments. Our dynamic culture inspires better outcomes for our team, our investors, and our partners. We aim to consistently deliver risk-adjusted returns, with people driving performance.

We specialize in four core strategies: Quantitative Trading, Fundamental Equity, Tactical Trading, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. We capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets, drawing from a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics.

We invest through internal portfolio managers and external partner funds, pursuing alignment among investors, investment professionals, and the firm. Our footprint spans 7 countries and 19 offices.

 

Our Culture
Talent is our strategy. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority. We are teamwork-oriented, and collaborative, and encourage ideas—at all levels—to be shared. As an organization committed to investing in our people, we provide learning & educational offerings and opportunities to make an impact.

We foster a sense of belonging among all of our employees with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. Our employees value diversity across identity, thought, people, and perspective which serves as the foundation of our culture. As a firm, we are committed to creating a hiring process that is fair, welcoming, and supportive.

The base pay for this role is expected to be between $130,000 and $160,000. The expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance bonus and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.

 

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