Equity Assistant Trader & Operations Administrator (Hybrid)

Equity Assistant Trader & Operations Administrator (Hybrid)

Located in Manhattan Exempt, annual base salary $100,000.00 $110,000.00 + eligibility for discretionary bonus based on qualitative and/or quantitative performance factors. 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. Ability to work 8:30am 5:00PM, with flexibility to work additional hours as needed.

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.

Essential Duties/Function:

• Manage the processing and settlement of trades according to trading & operations guidelines and standards. Assess, interpret, and report on market practices and developments as they pertain to trading. Recommend and advise on any changes or improvements necessary.
• Responsible for fund performance measurement & allocation. Monitor and track portfolio cash positions. Maintain up-to-date performance and ratings data.
• Execute trades within guidelines with focus on quality of trade execution in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Complete all trades in a timely manner in collaboration with Operations, broker/dealers and Back-Office. Ensure compliance with Tokyo's zero-tolerance policy for trade errors.
• Communicate and collaborate with the operations analyst, other front, middle and back-office teams to ensure accuracy and completeness of trades, reporting, adherence to compliance requirements etc.

This role requires unrestricted U.S. work authorization. Employer sponsorship is not available. ACG Resources and our client partners are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.