Asset Management, Highbridge, Treasury and Middle Office Associate

Highbridge Capital Management, LLC, founded in 1992, is a global alternative asset management firm. Over the years, it has developed a diversified investment platform that includes hedge funds, co-investment vehicles, and committed, closed-end vehicles designed for longer-term holding periods.

Today, Highbridge distinguishes itself as a credit, relative value and volatility-focused franchise, with the flexibility to invest opportunistically across the capital structure and liquidity spectrum. Currently managing over $4 billion in capital, the firm strives to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for a financially sophisticated clientele, including institutional investors, public and corporate pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, and family offices. Headquartered in New York, Highbridge also operates an office in London.

Highbridge Capital Management (“HCM”) is seeking an Associate for our Treasury & Middle Office team. The group is responsible for managing all of Highbridge’s trade management and financing needs.  As a key member of the team, the role involves working closely with our investment team and partnering with other areas within Highbridge, including Risk Management and Technology. 

Job Responsibilities:

This Middle Office Associate will play a vital role in support of the Firm’s efforts to invest in the corporate credit, convertible arbitrage, equity derivative and credit derivative markets. Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Supporting the daily operations of a multi-strategy fund with a focus on credit trading 
• Develop a deep knowledge and understanding of the Firm’s investment process and technology platform
• Liaise with counterparties to arrange trade settlements and confirmations
• Establish and monitor financing solutions for credit and fixed income products, including repo lines
• Experience with settlement processes and systems such as FED, DTC, Bloomberg SEF, Market Axess, and ICE Clear 
• Work hand-in-hand with traders, portfolio managers and research analysts to manage the execution of complex corporate actions (refinancings, exchanges, acquisitions, etc) among our portfolio companies, arranging third-party documentation required, communicating with our counterparties to ensure timely settlement and engage Controllers internally on p&l recognition of such events.
• Creation and maintenance of security set ups spanning all asset classes and engaging trading desk and risk management teams providing oversight to ensure data propagates downstream to all applications for reporting and investment screening
• review and monitor daily cash and position reconciliations Liaise between the investment and operations teams on corporate actions to ensure effective execution and compliance
• Cash and Collateral Management including FX exposure monitoring

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:

• Experience: 3-5 years of total work experience, ideally with a multi-strategy or credit hedge fund
• Strong Intellectual Capacity: Comprehensive understanding of trading, capital markets and credit derivatives, with the ability to comprehend complex investment products
• Financing Acumen: Understanding of credit financing solutions for hedge funds
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational abilities to effectively manage multiple tasks
• Meticulous Attention to Detail: A commitment to precision and adherence to disciplined processes is essential
• Effective Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative and Adaptable Team Player: Excels in a dynamic, global team environment and embraces collaboration
• Entrepreneurial Mindset: Brings energy, intellectual curiosity, and a strong dedication to driving results