Senior Derivatives Operations Specialist
Our client, a leading alternative investment manager is seeking a Senior Derivatives Operations Specialist to join its operations team in Boston.
This is an excellent opportunity for a derivatives operations professional to join a highly collaborative investment management environment and gain broad exposure to the operational lifecycle of complex derivative securities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Manage, prepare, and review daily reconciliations for derivative securities
• Reconcile and process principal and interest payments
• Investigate and resolve operational breaks with counterparties, banks, custodians, and fund administrators
• Prepare, project, and analyze daily derivative margin calls
• Partner closely with internal investment, operations, and accounting teams
• Develop a strong understanding of the firm’s trading strategies, operational processes, and cash flows
• Assist with monthly shareholder statement reviews
• Support additional operational, recordkeeping, and data-processing initiatives
Ideal Background:
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in investment operations, fund accounting, reconciliation, custody, or a related function
• General understanding of post-trade derivative settlements
• Experience with derivative reconciliations and/or margin processes strongly preferred
• Understanding of accounting controls within the investment management industry
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Compensation: $95K–$105K base + bonus
Location: Boston, MA
Work Environment: On-site
If you have experience in derivatives operations, fund accounting, investment operations, custody, or reconciliations and are interested in learning more, please reach out to Kyle Archer at [email protected]
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