Summary
Awesome Opportunity with a Thriving Global Macro Hedge Fund!
Company Information:
Cool Facts about the firm!
- AUM has increased from $12 to $20 Billion in the past year
- Headcount has increased from 550 to 1700 in the past 18 months
- Expansion of firm strategies beyond just their core of being Global Macro, including a push into Commodities (12% of the investment portfolio), systematic equities and Private Equity
- Great culture, permanent hybrid schedule of 3 days per week in-office
- On-site gym that’s owned by the founder, free to all employees and complimentary lunch and snacks throughout the office
- Firm was founded in 2001
- GREAT CULTURE – Huge selling point! They actively promote from within! The Head of US Trade Support and Head of Compliance started as Associates at the firm north of 10 years ago
- We’ve placed nearly 10 people at the firm in the past 24 months and they couldn’t be happier! Thriving in the culture that’s really collaborative, sharing of ideas etc.
- Full benefits, no contribution by the employee (Medical, Dental, Vision etc.)
- Three major offices in Chicago, New York and London (additional satellite offices globally)
Job Description:
In the role of Commodities Operations Associate in the New York Office the employee will be responsible for the following:
- Gain mastery of the firm’s proprietary trade capture, trade management processes, and available reporting tools to continually improve our ability analyze and support internal customers
- Gain strong understanding of operational front-to-back processes, working to improve overall effectiveness of support throughout the firm
- Maintain and build relationships with Executing Brokers, Prime Brokers, Fund Admins, and other counterparties on a daily basis
- Promote, adopt and integrate new technology as it becomes available
- Working with the firm’s clearing houses and brokers on trade, position, and valuation reconciliation
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Proficiency with relevant commodity trading software and data systems which include – TT, Trayport, WebICE, ICE E-Confirm, Beacon & Bloomberg
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
- Experience with futures clearers (FCMs)
- Candidate should demonstrate strong analytical and organizational skills
- Energetic with team player mentality and process improvement oriented
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills including the ability to identify issues and potential solutions proactively
- A self-starter who takes initiative and ownership over processes and is resourceful
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment
- 2+ years of experience in commodity markets as a trading assistant and or operations support
- Experience in Power and Natural Gas is preferred
