Trading Operations Professional

LOCATION: Hybrid work environment with both remote and in-person work schedule.  

The Trading Operations Professional will be responsible for daily work within the trading operations function, supporting the facilitation of trading from post execution through settlement. The position will report to the Trading Operations Manager and work closely with a team of seven, as well as many other departments across the firm such as Trading, Treasury, Accounting and Technology.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Reconciliations of both cash and securities
• Resolution of fails and breaks
• Settlement of equities, bonds, and portfolio swaps
• Liaise with PM’s/analysts on corporate actions and proxy voting
• Swap Collateral management
• Management of settlement inquiries from brokers
• Support of illiquid investment life cycle

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of relevant work experience (this would include hedge fund operations, investment bank operations or prime brokerage)
• Experience with global equity and/or fixed income settlements, derivatives, and corporate actions
• Strong operational process knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong attention to detail and communication skills
• Strong technology skills – can pick up new systems quickly
• Action-orientation: ability to identify and resolve issues urgently and thoughtfully
• Results orientation: ability to stay organized and prioritize workload to meet deadline

Viking is an equal opportunity employer.  If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]