QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting (industry certifications an asset).
• 2+ years of trade operations experience with strong exposure to derivatives.
• Solid understanding of listed and OTC derivative products.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, both internal and external.
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines, adapt quickly, and work independently.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Familiarity with investment accounting, reporting, and audit processes.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word; experience with OMS (Aladdin, Bloomberg), reconciliation tools, and trade matching systems (e.g., DTCC) is a plus.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Our client in the alternative investments space is adding to their team! This role reports to the Director of Trade Operations and focuses on managing the post-trade lifecycle of listed and OTC derivatives. You’ll work closely with traders, portfolio managers, fund administrators, prime brokers, and counterparties to ensure smooth and accurate execution across all platforms.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the full trade lifecycle for derivatives, including futures, options, swaps, FX forwards, and other OTC products.
• Act as the main operations contact for traders and portfolio managers, resolving issues and discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate and timely trade capture, affirmation, matching (e.g., DTCC Omega), and settlement.
• Support multiple asset classes (fixed income, equities, FX, commodities) and understand global market cutoffs and conventions.
• Coordinate with fund accounting and NAV control to ensure accurate trade activity in daily/monthly NAVs, especially for complex OTC products.
• Monitor and resolve trade breaks, investigate discrepancies, and escalate when needed.
• Perform root cause analysis and strengthen controls to reduce operational risks.
• Support system upgrades, workflow automation, and new product launches.
• Assist with collateral/margin processes, including calls and dispute resolution.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and support related reporting and audits.