Equities Trade Support Associate
Posted on 1/18/2023
INACTIVE
Point72

1,001-5,000 employees

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