Junior Trading Operations

ARK Investment Management•Saint Petersburg, FL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Junior Trading Operations team member, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily operational processes that ensure accurate trade execution, portfolio management, reconciliations, and compliance across ARK’s investment vehicles. You will collaborate closely with portfolio managers, traders, custodians, and external partners to maintain smooth operations and contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of ARK’s trading and investment activities.

Requirements

Detail-Oriented: Strong ability to manage large sets of data with accuracy.
Organized: Able to prioritize multiple daily and periodic tasks under tight deadlines.
Collaborative: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Proactive: Takes initiative to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Communicative: Clear and professional in written and verbal communication with internal teams and external partners.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
0–2 years of experience in trading operations, investment management, or financial services (internships or relevant coursework considered).
Strong Excel and data management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Bloomberg, Enfusion, or similar portfolio management systems preferred.
Knowledge of ETFs, mutual funds, and/or digital assets a plus.

Responsibilities

Update Nikko portfolios and SMA models in Bloomberg.
Send official trade files and model checker files.
Update ownership tracker and continuing trades in Teams.
Share pre-market movers (ARK and General) and morning news headlines.
Update Crypto ETF Daily AUM.
Record morning meeting notable questions.
Upload CU/RU for US ETFs (BNY) and EU ETFs (NT).
Confirm Merrill models.
Perform cash and position reconciliations for funds.
Monitor daily BNYM compliance emails.
Add ABA MF and Venture Fund cash.
Book venture trades and update venture pricing.
Check prior day’s trades for accuracy (opposite directions, average price).
Respond to market maker requests.
Provide periodic trading/news updates to Cathie & team.
Assist with trade settlement when needed.
Conduct regular compliance checks (crypto, 5/10/40 rules, issuer exposure).
Update Nikko portfolios and SMA models in Enfusion.
Update ARK 10 Bloomberg when traded.
Track continuing trades.
Prepare daily trade recaps across funds (BNY ETFs, Cayman Blocker, Interval Funds, ABA MF, IQEQ).
Process Cayman Blocker trades when required.
Send End-of-Day summary email including trades, flows, and performance.
Confirm NYFIX matching for all trades.
Deliver client models (biweekly or weekly).
Prepare 13F and 13G ownership reports.
Complete monthly client reporting (SMRS and ABA).
Manage Israel Sleeve trades, models, and monthly write-ups.
Update Airtable weekly.
Track enters/exits.