Equity Trade Support/Operations

A top-tier western hedge fund is looking for a Equity Trade Support Associate. The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience from a buy-side or sell-side environment in the middle office area. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire post-trade process for equity transactions, encompassing trade entry, modifications, and resolution of discrepancies.

• Assess and confirm daily reconciliations between internal systems and external partners, proactively identifying and addressing any exceptions.

• Address margin calls and collateral needs, collaborating with the Treasury team and prime brokers.

• Serve as a vital link among the Trading Desk

• Guarantee prompt and precise settlement of trades, resolving any discrepancies related to trades or settlements.

• Aid in the adoption of process enhancements and control improvements within the equities operations framework.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a similar field.

• Over 8 years of experience in trade support, middle office, or post-trade operations, ideally in a hedge fund, asset management firm, or investment banking environment.

• Extensive understanding of equity products, including the complete trade lifecycle up to settlement and corporate actions.

• Familiarity with interactions involving prime brokers, execution brokers, and fund administrators.

• Excellent communication abilities and capacity to collaborate across various functions and with stakeholders.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, adept at handling multiple priorities.

• High levels of ownership and initiative, with a focus on process improvement.

If you are interested, feel free to contact Kira Tang on +852 3896 2532 or send your CV to k.tang@gravitasgroup.com