Equities Trade Support Associate
Posted on 1/18/2023
INACTIVE
Global asset management firm investing in diverse strategies.
Company Overview
Point72 Asset Management, under the leadership of Steven Cohen, is a global investment firm that values entrepreneurial thinking and continuous adaptation, fostering a culture where ideas are welcomed from all levels within the organization. The firm's competitive advantage lies in its commitment to superior risk-adjusted returns and high ethical standards, backed by over a quarter-century of investing experience. Point72's industry leadership is evident in its strategic use of data to shape decision-making and its dedication to developing its talent, positioning it as a promising workplace for those seeking to shape the future of finance.
Quantitative Finance
Venture Capital
Company Stage
Private
Total Funding
$645.2M
Founded
2014
Headquarters
Stamford, Connecticut
Growth & Insights
Headcount
6 month growth
↑ 11%1 year growth
↑ 30%2 year growth
↑ 66%Locations
Stamford, CT, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Business, Economics, Mathematics, or related field
- 4-8 years of experience in the Middle Office Operations or Trade Support function of a financial institution
- Expert level knowledge of the markets and financial products, Bloomberg, and corporate actions
- Superior problem solving and analytical skills
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated, confident
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and adapt to a changing environment
- High attention to detail aimed at delivering a product that meets our best-in-class standards
- A self-starter who can work independently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. A basic understanding of VBA is helpful but not required
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards
Responsibilities
- Reconcile equities, options, CFDs, actively traded equity swaps, and FX on a daily basis
- Verification and reconciliation of all positions to our prime brokers and trading counterparties
- Daily review, verification, and processing of mandatory and voluntary corporate actions
- Work with our portfolio managers, traders, external trading counterparties, and prime brokers to resolve trade related issues in a timely fashion
- Help monitor and reduce foreign currency exposure through the execution of FX transactions
- Assist in responding to ad hoc queries from internal and external partners
- Participate in and offer recommendations for continuous improvement of the team's processes via automation and/or identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and/or control
- Fully-paid health care benefits
- Generous parental and family leave policies
- Mental and physical wellness programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Non-profit matching gift program
- Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
- Tuition assistance
- A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more