Trade Operations Analyst Overview • The Trade Operations Analyst role supports proprietary trading and separately managed account platforms within a dynamic investment management firm. • Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and internal teams to enhance operational efficiency and ensure accurate trade processing. • Gain exposure to hedge fund and asset management industries while developing analytical and reconciliation skills. • Contribute to margin call monitoring, cash reconciliation, and trade settlement processes across diverse financial accounts. • Work in a hybrid environment with on-site expectations of two to three days per week. • Ideal for detail-oriented professionals seeking a collaborative and fast-paced workplace. • Leverage strong analytical, quantitative, and data management skills to optimize operational workflows. • Opportunity to enhance expertise in financial data management and reconciliation techniques. Trade Operations Analyst Key Responsibilities & Duties • Monitor and process margin calls across Prime Brokerage, Futures, OTC, and Repo accounts. • Reconcile counterparty collateral, exposures, and independent amounts against internal systems. • Investigate wire transfers that are returned, pending, or unapplied by prime brokers. • Confirm monthly OTC collateral balances and interest accruals, coordinating settlements with counterparties. • Allocate portfolio and FX margin usage across internal investment strategies. • Capture daily valuations and profit and loss (P&L) for separately managed accounts. • Perform daily cash reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies. • Process ad hoc SMA requests, including collapsing boxed cash and positions and assisting with trade settlements. • Rebalance SMA accounts on an ad hoc and monthly basis. Trade Operations Analyst Job Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline. • 1–2 years of relevant experience at an investment fund, fund administrator, or financial services firm. • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; SQL experience is a plus. • Strong analytical, quantitative, and data management skills, including proficiency with formulas and financial data. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to work independently, take initiative, and resolve issues proactively. • Entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative approach to working across teams. • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.