Industry:
Location: New York, NY
Salary: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 DOE
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level
Detail: Japanese International Asset management company seeks an Equity Assistant Trader & Operations Administrator -NYC New York.
Our primary focus is on Assistant -level candidates.
Job Title: Equity Assistant Trader & Operations Administrator
Corporate Title: Associate
Department: Equity
Reports To: Head of Trading (to Head of Equity)
Overtime Eligible (Y/N): N (Exempt)
Location: Manhattan, New York
Work Arrangement: Current Hybrid Work Arrangements. All candidates must be flexible with any work schedules that may be necessary as dictated by business needs.
Saraly: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 + eligibility for discretionary bonus based on qualitative and/or quantitative performance factors.
**Candidates with expectations above the provided range will not be considered. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained.
Position Summary:
This position will manage trade execution, performance measurement, database management and portfolio attribution analysis for Equity team. A solid understanding of equity and financial markets, strong command of MS Office software and advanced Excel, and proficiency with Bloomberg/related automated research tools is required.
Essential Duties/Function:
Trade Execution & Operations
●Manage the processing and settlement of trades in accordance with trading and operations guidelines.
●Monitor market practices and developments related to trading; assess and recommend improvements as needed.
●Execute trades within established guidelines, ensuring high‑quality execution and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
●Complete all trades in a timely manner in coordination with Operations, broker/dealers, and Back Office teams.
●Maintain strict adherence to internal policies regarding trade accuracy and error prevention.
Performance Measurement & Portfolio Support
●Oversee fund performance measurement and allocation.
●Monitor and track portfolio cash positions.
●Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date performance and ratings data.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
●Work closely with Operations and other front‑, middle‑, and back‑office teams to ensure accuracy of trades, reporting, and compliance.
●Fulfill daily, weekly, and monthly reporting requirements.
●Partner with Operations and IT teams to support and implement automation projects.
Additional Responsibilities
●Provide administrative support to equity research analysts and the operations analyst.
●Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience/Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, a related field or equivalent work experience.
●At least 3-4 years of experience in financial services, including at least 1-2 years within a trading environment.
● Prior experience in equities, market analysis, equity trading, fund management or portfolio administration. A solid understanding of equity and financial markets is required. Prior experience in the oversight of databases is desirable. Long-term interest in operations or trading is welcome.
●Strong command of MS Office software and advanced Excel; proficiency with Bloomberg and related automated research tools required. Familiarity with AIM a plus; VBA skills are desirable, along with experience with SQL, BQant, etc.
●Ability to effectively prioritize work in a real-time environment with strong risk management and compliance awareness.
●Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain relationships with business units and other operational groups; a flexible team player able to adapt to change and prioritize multiple tasks happy to step in to support team where/when required.
●Extremely detail-oriented, analytical, highly organized team player with strong communication skills and able to quickly identify and resolve discrepancies. Ability to work independently as needed.
●Individual must possess sound problem solving and assessment capabilities.
●Ability to work 8:30am – 5:00PM, with flexibility to work additional hours as needed.
In addition to a competitive base salary and discretionary bonus eligibility, we offer a generous benefits package which consists of the following:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – Premiums for employees are covered at 100% and premiums for dependents are covered at 70% by the company
401k match and Money Purchase Plan (fully company-funded)
Up to 6 weeks of fully-paid Parental Leave
Current Hybrid Work Arrangements (3 days in-office)
11 Paid Holidays in addition to vacation days, floating days and paid sick time
Employee Assistance Program
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