Repo Operations Analyst / Associate

Overview

Marathon Asset Management is a leading global asset manager specializing in public and private credit with ~$24 billion in assets under management. Marathon is recognized as a distinguished leader with 27+ years of exceptional performance and partnership. Marathon’s integrated global credit platform is driven by our specialized, highly experienced, and disciplined teams across Private Credit: Direct Lending, Asset Based Lending and Opportunistic Credit and Public Credit: High Yield, Leveraged Loans & CLOs, Emerging Markets, and Structured Credit. Marathon’s mission is to build lasting partnerships with an unwavering commitment to delivering best-in-class performance, service, and reliability on behalf of our clients.

This Operations role supports the day-to-day business-as-usual (BAU) processes and reporting within the firm's Repo (Repurchase) operations function. The successful candidate will be responsible for the daily reconciliation and booking of repo activity, the review of margin and position balances, and ongoing liaison with internal trading desks, prime brokers, and external counterparties. The position operates in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and requires strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, a reconciliation mindset and a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies. A familiarity &/or foundational knowledge of fixed income markets, with a focus on structured securities (ABS/CMBS).

Responsibilities

• Perform daily reconciliation of the Repo book—investigating breaks, cash excess/deficit, and related items—across the firm's Order Management System (OMS), prime broker administrators, and counterparties.
• Risk Capture - Book daily repo trading activity into the OMS accurately and on a timely basis.
• Liaise with the trading desk, prime brokers, and brokers to confirm activity and resolve any potential issues.
• Review daily margin calls, excess/deficit positions, position balances, and market values.
• Actively maintain the storage and archive of trade recaps in support of audit requests.
• Support treasury functions, including the movement of cash payments across various product types by inputting wire activity into Fed Cash platforms.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of and/or experience with Repo (Repurchase) products, focused on liquid structured bond securities.
• Thorough working knowledge of Excel, together with an active interest in integrating AI tools to support and streamline workflows.
• Some prior experience in financial operations (not necessarily product-specific).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Must be able to multi-task and prioritize accordingly.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg software is not required but would be highly beneficial.
• Confidently communicating on a regular basis with senior management and external counterparty trading desks and sales contacts.

The average salary for this role $70,000 - $150,000 in base pay and is exclusive of any bonuses or benefits. The base pay offered will be determined based on your experience, location, skills, training, certifications and education, and in addition we will also consider internal equity and market data. We do not anticipate that candidates hired will begin at the top of the range however, from time to time, it may occur on a case-by-case basis.

No agencies please.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V