US Equities Operations Associate

US Equities Operations Associate Stamford Connecticut US Equities Operations Associate - Stamford, CT Position Details: Position Name: US Equities Operations Associate My client is a global private asset management firm. The firm is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut. Roles & Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the position in the Equity Operations group would involve: Resolve all trade discrepancies (equities, options and actively traded equity swaps) before the market open Reconcile all positions to Prime Brokers before the market open Coordinate with Portfolio Managers/traders and external counterparties (Prime Brokers, Trading, Sales, Settlements, Client Service, Risk, Treasury, Legal and Compliance) to resolve issues timely and accurately Process and review all voluntary and mandatory corporate actions; liaising with Prime Brokers and the firm’s Traders and PMs on position implications.

Middle Office Trade Support - Dealing directly with traders relating to trade bookings, trade verification, corporate actions and PNL Participate in testing and provide suggestions for technology enhancements to create efficiencies and strengthen controls. Position Requirements: The ideal candidate will have: 1-3 years middle office experience at a premier financial institution or hedge fund Strong working knowledge of US equity markets (including options), corporate actions and Bloomberg Ability to multitask and work under pressure to meet daily deadlines and objectives Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and strong decision making skills are a must The candidate must maintain a sense of urgency and take a proactive approach to all responsibilities Proficient in Excel including experience working with pivot tables, macros and other financial formulas Education: Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Math or related discipline.