Position Summary:
We are a Geneva based fast-growing quantitative investment firm managing sophisticated strategies across global markets. At the heart of our operations is a relentless focus on performance, innovation, and precision. Our Trading Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring seamless execution, working closely with Research and Tech teams to support and enhance our live trading infrastructure.
We are looking for an experienced and driven professional with a background in trading operations/middle office—ideally within the quantitative space. The ideal candidate is hands-on, self-motivated, and entrepreneurial, with a strong desire to make an impact and grow with a high-performance team.
This role offers front-line exposure to live trading, significant responsibility from day one, and the opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and success of a dynamic, performance-driven team. We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is constantly seeking to improve, and is committed to the long-term success of the firm.
Location: Geneva
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Key Responsibilities:
Pre-Trade & Live Trading
- Ensure readiness ahead of trading windows; monitor live trading and algo performance in real-time.
- Liaise with executing brokers and internal teams to ensure smooth and timely execution.
Post-Trade & Reconciliation
- Oversee trade capture, booking, and confirmations; manage the full trade lifecycle.
- Resolve breaks with administrators and perform T 1 reconciliations across instruments and venues.
Treasury Management
- Monitor and optimize cash, collateral, and margin; allocate funds and manage margin calls.
- Coordinate with prime brokers and custodians to maintain liquidity and operational efficiency.
ETF Clearing & Settlement
- Manage ETF clearing and settlement in US/EU markets; ensure regulatory compliance and best practices.
- Collaborate with APs, custodians, and market makers throughout the ETF lifecycle.
Corporate Actions & Events
- Track and manage corporate events such as dividends, splits, and mergers across the trading universe.
Market Coverage
- Support global trading operations across EU and US hours through rotational team shifts.
Key Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science, finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in trading operations, preferably within a quantitative or hedge fund environment, covering both equities and futures.
- Deep understanding of the full trade lifecycle: pre-trade, execution, post-trade, and reconciliation.
- Strong hands-on experience with T 1 reconciliation processes.
- Proven expertise in treasury and cash management in a multi-asset, multi-region trading environment.
- Familiarity with ETF clearing and settlement processes in US and/or European markets.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively across multiple time zones (EU, US, and late Asian hours).
- English speaker