Full-Time

Junior Operations Analyst

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Squarepoint Capital

Squarepoint Capital

501-1,000 employees

Global investment manager specializing in quantitative strategies

Data & Analytics
Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Junior, Mid

London, UK

Category
Supply Chain Management
Transportation & Distribution
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Bloomberg
Fixed Income Securities
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Experience
Requirements
  • 1-3 years Middle/Back office experience covering trade processing, collateral, confirmations, settlements, cash, position and trade reconciliations.
  • Demonstrate/develop proficiency in all types of OTC products including: Equity swaps, credit default swaps, fixed income, options, interest rate swaps, forwards, FX and crypto.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in all calculations used to support any products in your asset class coverage.
  • Understand the importance of our team concept. Establish long-lasting organizational relationships that will foster a productive work environment.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication skills.
  • Understand the relevant technology and applications that are required to excel in the role.
  • Excel, Markitwire, Icelink and Bloomberg are the critical applications used daily.
Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of OTC Derivative trade validation, maintenance, affirmation, settlement and reconciliation.
  • Validate process and settle all periodic events to ensure the integrity of the entire trade life cycle.
  • Perform position and cash reconciliations.
  • Perform trade affirmation in Markitwire with counterparties to minimize risk.
  • Monitoring T+0 trade capture exceptions in Traiana and internal.
  • Processing option assignments and expiries.

Squarepoint Capital specializes in managing investments using quantitative and systematic strategies. The firm builds diversified portfolios that span various asset classes and trading frequencies across global markets. By leveraging advanced technology and a comprehensive data platform, Squarepoint Capital makes informed investment decisions based on thorough research, aiming to deliver strong returns for its clients. Unlike many competitors, Squarepoint focuses on systematic trading and data-driven approaches, which allows for a more structured investment process. The company's goal is to provide high-quality returns to a diverse range of institutional investors, including pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, while fostering a collaborative work environment that promotes continuous learning and professional development.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.1B

Headquarters

London, United Kingdom

Founded

2014

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in alternative data sources enhances Squarepoint's competitive edge in trading.
  • Advancements in machine learning enable more sophisticated and adaptive trading strategies.
  • Growing popularity of DeFi platforms creates new opportunities for quantitative trading strategies.

What critics are saying

  • Emergence of new exchanges like TXSE could increase competition and impact trading volumes.
  • Hiring from competitors may lead to talent wars and increased operational costs.
  • Recent acquisitions expose Squarepoint to sector-specific risks and volatility.

What makes Squarepoint Capital unique

  • Squarepoint Capital specializes in quantitative and systematic investment strategies across global markets.
  • The firm utilizes advanced technology and a robust data platform for high-quality returns.
  • Squarepoint Capital fosters a collaborative environment encouraging continuous learning and innovation.

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Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Professional Development Budget