Operations Associate

Job Description

An Investment Management Firm based in New York City is seeing an experienced operations professional to join their team as an Operations Associate.

Responsibilities:

• Manage daily trade processing and investment setup, investigating discrepancies and coordinating timely resolution.
• Support transaction settlements and ongoing investment activity across multiple asset classes.
• Process cash movements and related documentation accurately within established deadlines.
• Reconcile cash balances and positions with external service providers, resolving outstanding differences.
• Coordinate account openings, onboarding documentation, and system access with internal teams and external partners.
• Respond to due diligence requests and support audit inquiries.
• Assist with month-end reconciliations, reporting, and other operational deliverables.
• Maintain procedures and controls to support accurate processing and effective risk management.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and automate manual tasks.
• Collaborate with investment and business support teams to resolve issues and support daily operations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 2+ years of experience in investment operations, fund administration, accounting, or a related financial role.
• Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of Bloomberg.
• Familiarity with securities, derivatives, and alternative investments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines while exercising sound judgment.
• Ability to work independently, resolve problems, and take ownership of deliverables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience coordinating with external counterparties.