Key Responsibilities
- Trade Processing & Settlement:** Assist in the timely and accurate processing of trades (equities, fixed income, derivatives) and ensure proper settlement with brokers and custodians.
- Reconciliations:** Perform daily/weekly/monthly reconciliations of cash, positions, and transactions between internal records, custodians, and prime brokers.
- Corporate Actions:** Monitor and process corporate actions (dividends, splits, mergers) and ensure accurate reflection in fund accounting systems.
- Fund Accounting Support:** Assist with NAV calculations, expense accruals, and performance reporting.
- Compliance & Reporting:** Help prepare regulatory filings, audit requests, and client reports.
- Process Improvement:** Identify inefficiencies in workflows and contribute to automation/optimization initiatives.
- Stakeholder Coordination:** Liaise with internal teams (portfolio management, compliance, client services) and external partners (custodians, administrators).

Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 0-2 years of experience in fund operations, middle office, or asset management (internships included).
- Basic understanding of financial instruments (stocks, bonds, derivatives) and market practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs); familiarity with Bloomberg, Aladdin, or other fund systems is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Team player with excellent communication skills.