Equity Middle Office Analyst

Schonfeld•New York, NY

10h

About The Position

We are seeking a qualified Analyst to join our Equities Middle Office team. This team is responsible for building scalable and efficient trade support solutions and offering our investment teams expertise that drives the evolution of our Firm’s platform and the production of our portfolio strategies.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related degree
2 years’ experience in Operations in a Middle Office/Trading Assistant capacity; buy-side experience preferred
Knowledge with global equities and equity-linked instruments, with OTC derivatives a plus
Strong understanding of non-trade activity, including crosses, conversions, transfers, and corporate actions
Fundamental knowledge of the full life cycle of a trade, from trade capture to allocations, reporting, clearing/settlements, P&L, and financing considerations
Hands on experience supporting EMS, PMS, and T-0 matching platforms, and various messaging protocols such as FIX. Enfusion experience would be a plus.
Experience driving and coordinating multi-functional initiatives, both large scale and tactical
Capable of setting priorities and carrying multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt in a global setting
Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with a track record of delivering results and contributing to strategic initiatives
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, with an aptitude towards client service
Enjoys working with people as part of a global team, who challenge you and make you better at what you do
Advanced Excel skills – vlookups, pivots, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SPACs, PIPEs, and working with Transfer Agents
Prior hands on experience working with Separately Managed Accounts / External Investment Advisors
Experience with Macros/VBA or Python/SQL, and AGILE familiarity a plus

Responsibilities

Responsible for full trade lifecycle management, assisting the trading desk with bookings, allocations, daily reconciliations, T-0 matching and affirmations, and settlements and clearing for a broad range of asset classes.
Work closely with the Trading, Portfolio Managers, Fund Accounting, Technology and Risk teams to ensure accurate corporate action processing, derivative expiry management, and support on P&L inquiries.
Contribute to the overall enhancement of our platform.