Engineers Gate is Hiring an Operations Associate Near New York, NY
About the Role Engineers Gate (EG) is a leading systematic quantitative investment company which operates globally. We are a team of researchers, engineers, and financial industry professionals using statistical models to generate superior investment returns. EG's investment teams are supported by the firm's proprietary, state-of-the-art technology and data platform. We are passionate about implementing scientific and mathematical methods to explore and solve problems in the global financial markets. As part of the global Trading and Operations team, the Operations Associate will support all aspects of post-trade through month-end, including position and P&L reconciliations, security master updates, data warehouse maintenance, corporate actions processing, invoices, risk reporting, financing reconciliations, rebates and monthly allocations, data contracts, and much more. The Operations Associate will work directly with teammates and constituents spanning across counterparties and internal teams to ensure that operational processes are running effectively and efficiently. This role requires speed, accuracy and skill in the face of complexity and is ideal for a candidate with strong organizational, follow-up, and communication skills. Joining Engineers Gate offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of systematic trading, where innovation and quantitative analysis intersect. We are passionate about implementing scientific and mathematical methods to explore and solve problems in the global financial markets. If you thrive in a fast-paced, data-driven environment, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities
New York working hours with workday normally starting around 7:30-8am ET
Reconciling and resolving position and P&L breaks on T 0 post-trade through T 1 and after
Chasing executing brokers and counterparties for any firm wide breaks across asset classes
Coordinating with fund administrator, prime brokers, counterparties, and vendors
Maintaining and monitoring the firm's centralized positions, prices and P&L and data warehouse
Processing beginning of day (BOD) positions, corporate actions, security master changes, etc.
Calculating allocations across month-end executing broker invoices, swap rebates, etc.
Reconciling daily and monthly equity financing
Recording and tracking data contract subscriptions, renewals, and their costs
Acting as central coordinator for team inbox to ensure all emails are assigned
Creating and maintaining FX exposure summaries and reconciliations
Preparing risk and regulatory reporting
Maintaining and improving highly automated processes to maximize operating efficiency
Facilitating ad hoc requests from teammates, PM teams and across all internal teams
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience
0-3 years of finance experience
University degree or directly transferrable and applicable professional experience
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively
Ability to work efficiently and quickly
Ability to follow internal controls and policies
The salary for this role is anticipated to be around $65K. This does not include any potential bonus amounts, other forms of compensation, or benefits offered. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including the candidate's skills, qualifications, education and experience.