Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Hedge Fund Operations Senior Associate role at a New York-based investment management firm involves supporting and improving trade management and operations workflows within the company.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will book trades, clear trade breaks and fails, manage bank debt settlements, reconcile transactions and cash balances, identify inefficiencies in operations, collaborate with operations and investment teams, and handle ad-hoc projects.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $110,000 to $130,000 plus bonus; no additional benefits are specified.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a BA in finance or accounting, full-time availability, strong Microsoft Excel skills, and coding experience in Python, VBA, or similar is a plus.
Company information
The company is a New York-based investment management firm with approximately $2 billion in assets under management specializing in absolute return strategies.
Job location and travel
The job is located in New York.
Company overview
Landing Point is an executive search and consulting firm based in New York City, specializing in the recruitment of professionals in Accounting & Finance, Financial Services, and Corporate Services. The company provides both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, as well as project-based consulting services. Founded in 2015, Landing Point operates from its headquarters at 140 E. 45th Street, New York, and has an estimated annual revenue of less than $1 million. The firm is privately held and focuses on delivering tailored recruitment services to meet the specific needs of its clients.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your experience in trade booking, reconciliation, and clearing trade breaks, emphasizing familiarity with operations management systems and accounting processes relevant to hedge fund operations.
Showcase your strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Excel, and mention any coding experience in Python or VBA to align with the job's technical requirements.
Apply through multiple platforms such as Landing Point's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase chances of being noticed.
Connect with current employees in Landing Point's operations or investment teams on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent market trends or asking about workflow improvements in their operations to start meaningful conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'trade booking,' 'reconciliation,' 'operations workflow,' 'Excel,' and 'Python' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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