Trading Assistant / Trading Operations

Role: Trading Operations AssociateFirm: Growing $5B+ Alternative Investment FirmLocation/In-Office: 5 days in-office in Midtown, NYCCompensation: $110K–$150K Base + BonusA highly regarded alternative investment firm is looking to add a Trading Operations Associate / Trading Assistant to its growing team in New York.This is an excellent opportunity for a Middle Office / Investment Operations professional looking to move into a more sophisticated, high-touch environment where they will work closely with the investment team and have meaningful exposure to the full trade lifecycle.The firm has a lean, entrepreneurial culture with a collaborative team structure, strong investment platform, and an emphasis on developing its people. This is a role where someone can take ownership, work directly with senior professionals, and build a long-term career rather than being siloed within a large operations organization.The OpportunitySupport day-to-day middle office and trading operations across a range of public market investmentsManage trade processing, confirmations, settlements, reconciliations and exception resolutionWork closely with internal investment professionals, counterparties, prime brokers and other external partnersSupport separately managed accounts and complex trade flowsHelp monitor and resolve operational issues from trade execution through settlementPartner across Operations, Trading and Investment teams to ensure the portfolio operates efficientlyTake ownership of projects and process improvements as the platform continues to growWhat They're Looking For3–7 years of experience in Middle Office, Investment Operations or Trade OperationsBackground within a hedge fund, asset manager or investment bankStrong understanding of the trade lifecycle and settlement processExperience working with equities, derivatives and/or optionsExposure to SMAs or multiple investment vehicles is a plusDetail-oriented, analytical and extremely organizedFast-moving, proactive and solutions-orientedComfortable working in a lean environment where individuals have significant responsibilityStrong academic background and demonstrated career progressionWhy This RoleOpportunity to join a high-performing investment firm with a very lean teamDirect interaction with senior investment and operations professionalsExcellent platform for someone looking to expand beyond traditional middle office responsibilitiesStrong mentorship and career development from experienced leadershipHighly collaborative, low-ego working environmentCompetitive compensation plus upside & growth potentialNew York City-based with additional flexibility for employees who prefer to work from the firm's Connecticut location***Primarily in-office environment designed to encourage collaboration and professional developmentSeasonal Friday WFH flexibility during the summer months5 days in office, with a culture that is pragmatic and understanding when occasional flexibility is needed****This is a particularly strong fit for someone who has built a solid foundation in Middle Office Operations and wants to get closer to the investment and trading side of the business without moving into a traditional pure trading support role.50218