Trade Operations Analyst

RA Capital Management•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

RA Capital Management is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Trade Operations Analyst to join its Operations team. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this role will support all aspects of trade and treasury operations across the firm’s hedge fund, separately managed accounts, and commitment-based venture funds. The role is execution-oriented and requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position will focus on trade support, reconciliations, treasury management, middle office operations, regulatory reporting support, and operational process improvement, while partnering closely with internal teams and external counterparties to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of operational workflows.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in trade support or operations at an alternative asset manager, hedge fund, or financial services firm
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience working in fast-paced environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and follow through independently to completion
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external counterparties
Candidates must be AI-forward thinkers, with a demonstrated willingness to incorporate AI tools into daily workflows
Proactively explore and implement new technologies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
Must be locally based and have the ability to work a hybrid schedule in the Boston office
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or transfer of sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Eze OMS and Enfusion PMS preferred
Bloomberg experience preferred
Familiarity with regulatory reporting and operational compliance workflows preferred

Responsibilities

Review daily cash and position reconciliations across multiple accounts and counterparties
Provide trade support, including trade booking, symbol setup, and maintenance
Maintain and enhance security master data, including user-defined fields and operational reference data
Resolve administrator, prime broker, and trader inquiries related to trade breaks, settlement issues, lifecycle events, and live or historical P&L questions
Assist in managing relationships with fund administrators, middle office providers, and other external operational partners
Support filings related to daily trading activity, including 13G/D and Section 16 filings
Assist with regulatory reporting requirements, including Form PF, 13F, and related filings
Support oversight of operational, legal, and compliance workflows, including best execution, valuation policies, and trading documentation requirements
Manage treasury-related functions, including cash forecasting, wire processing, and capital activity monitoring
Review and optimize leverage usage across prime broker relationships
Monitor stock borrow costs and financing activity across counterparties
Process wires accurately and in a timely manner while adhering to internal controls and operational procedures
Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance controls, and increase efficiency across operations workflows
Leverage technology and automation, including AI tools, to streamline operational processes and improve reporting accuracy
Support special projects and strategic operational initiatives as needed