Associate Manager, Middle Office Operations

SS&C Technologies • Union, NJ

1d • $70,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Middle Office Operations provides middle- and back-office operational support to hedge fund and private equity clients across a broad range of investment products. The role focuses on client service, reconciliations, cash management, and collaboration across internal departments, while also supporting team oversight and operational efficiency. The position is based in New York City or Union, New Jersey, in a hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts degree in business, finance, or a related discipline.
• At least 4 years of back-office operations experience at a prime broker, administrator, hedge fund, private equity firm, mutual fund, investment adviser, or financial/retirement planner.
• Prior experience with equities, bank debt, fixed income, repurchase agreements, futures, FX, mortgages, and options, with working knowledge of corporate actions.
• Middle- or back-office experience covering trade settlements, fail control, reconciliation of trade discrepancies, and client servicing.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• VBA for Excel.
• Basic accounting understanding, such as debits and credits.
• Adaptability in a changing environment and the ability to come up with new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to hedge fund and private equity clients engaged in various investment strategies.
• Build and maintain client relationships and serve as a liaison between clients, prime brokers, counterparties, and internal stakeholders.
• Provide middle- and back-office support for equities, bank debt, fixed income, swaps, contracts for differences, futures, commodities, options, FX, mortgages, and repos.
• Research and address cash, position, and market value reconciliation exceptions for both low-volume and extremely high-volume funds.
• Collaborate with internal departments, including Fund Accounting, OTC Operations, Investor Services, and IT.
• Run cash reports and confirm payments with counterparties.
• Review work prepared by others.
• Train operations staff.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave
• Professional development reimbursement opportunity
• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level