Senior Associate, Hedge Fund Trade Operations

SS&C Technologies

. Provide middle office trade operations services to institutional money managers and global hedge fund clients .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in middle office trade operations, including trade confirmation, settlement processes, and compliance with market standards. Proficient in managing relationships with stakeholders and identifying process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

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Middle Office Trade OperationsTrade Confirmation and SettlementFinancial Products KnowledgeExcel ProficiencySWIFT Messaging Familiarity

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Hard Skills

Trade OperationsEquitiesFixed IncomeFX Spot and ForwardsCollateral ManagementDue DiligenceMarket ResearchProcess ImprovementRisk MitigationData Security Compliance

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsTeam Player Mentality

Tools & Technologies

BloombergDTCCOSTTRAMarkItWireMarkItServ

Industry Keywords

Institutional Money ManagersGlobal Hedge FundsMarket StandardsRegulatory RequirementsFinancial Markets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Swift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide middle office trade operations services to institutional money managers and global hedge fund clients
Support timely and accurate confirmation, fail-trade monitoring, and settlement of client trades across equities, fixed income, FX spot and forwards, and other asset classes
Work with clients, brokers, custodians, and prime brokers to resolve issues and ensure timely confirmation and settlement
Research market standards and practices; maintain current client and broker data and SWIFT message compliance
Instruct parties regarding daily and ad-hoc cash and security movements related to collateral and variation margin
Identify and escalate potential issues to internal and external parties
Maintain and update team procedures across clients and processes
Develop working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Research and communicate upcoming market and regulatory requirements and changes
Identify process improvements and work with technology teams to develop, test, and implement changes
Understand and mitigate risks associated with late settlement, including penalties, buy-ins, and claims
Perform due diligence to resolve issues and avoid financial or reputational impact
Prepare wire transfer instructions for fund expenses and investments
Maintain and update vendor and counterparty wire instructions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree; preferably with a concentration in finance, economics, or related discipline
2–4 years of relevant work experience
Self-starter with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to efficiently prioritize daily processes, ad-hoc requests, and escalated issues
Intermediate or higher Excel proficiency
Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Proven ability to work independently in a hybrid environment
High level of computer literacy and ability to learn new systems quickly
Team player mentality
Ability to comprehend the importance of data security and comply with firm-wide procedures
Knowledge of financial products such as equities, options, futures, mutual funds, collateral, and bonds
Experience and/or familiarity with Bloomberg, DTCC, OSTTRA (MarkItWire, MarkItServ), etc. preferred
Familiarity with SWIFT messaging
Interest in foreign markets and global market practices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) plan with company match
Paid time off
Holidays
Parental leave
Professional development reimbursement opportunity
Hybrid work arrangement