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Trade Operations Analyst
Arena Investors, LP
IT, Operations
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Posted on Friday, May 12, 2023
Description
Participate in initial investment discussions and ensure the firm’s internal pipeline system is updated accordingly
Compile and enhance daily reporting for asset performance and trading profit and loss
Perform daily cash and position reconciliation functions for liquid assets
Review and respond to PB/ISDA Counterparty margin calls each day
Coordinate with the firm’s global custodians, dealers, and prime brokers to resolve commission differences, trade discrepancies and fails
Onboard new sales and trading coverage for the firm’s corporate securities team
Set up new accounts and entities with the firm’s fund administrator
Work closely with the firm’s Operations team to monitor cash inflows and outflows from existing investments
Update treasury models for management review
Support secondary market bank debt trading, closing, and settlement
Maintain up to date legal and ownership documentation for the firm
Assist with internal data integrity analysis
Complete ad hoc projects as needed
Requirements
The individual will have demonstrated an ability to work in fast-paced, performance-driven environment with an ability to think broadly about the business, incorporating continual improvement of processes and procedures with a goal of excellence while focusing on accuracy and efficiency.
Bachelor’s degree from a top university, ideally in a quantitative area (e.g., finance, economics, accounting)
7-15 years of direct experience at a securities or investment firm
Excellent Microsoft Excel (VBA a plus) skills
Experience with credit default swaps, swaptions and other financial derivatives a plus
Experience with risk, settlements, or trading assistant functions
Experience interacting with Prime Brokers, Custodians, and OTC Counterparties a plus
Experience working with large data sets; an understanding of data hierarchy
The highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards
A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a desire to work collaboratively across the organization
Ability to communicate at a high level
Strong attention to detail