Caxton Associates

Middle Office Trade Operations Specialist ( US Shift )

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Work style not stated · Full-time

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  • EmployerCaxton Associates
  • LocationBengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • Work styleWork style not stated
  • Employment typeFull-time
  • Employer posted

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Singapore, Monaco, Dubai and Bengaluru. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through a suite of products designed to fit the specific needs of investors. Employing a multi-portfolio manager framework, Caxton excels in discretionary global macro investing, leveraging its diversified expertise across asset classes and markets.

About the role:

The firm's portfolio management teams engage in a diverse set of investment strategies spanning all asset classes, products and geographies. The middle office team is an integral part of the firm with a strong emphasis on control, accuracy, and process integrity.

We are seeking to add an experienced individual to the operations department to work closely with the wider Middle Office group; traders & the portfolio management team in managing the full trade lifecycle.

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Responsibilities:

  • Be a key member of the global Operations team, providing day to day support to the PM & Execution desk teams.
  • Perform daily Operations activities in support of the New York Operations team, working aligned to US market hours and collaborating closely with global stakeholders.
  • Support all functions of the trade & position lifecycle across all products & markets.
  • Ensure accurate and timely execution of key control processes including trade confirmation & clearing, settlement, prime broker/administrator reconciliation, and break resolution
  • Identify opportunities to streamline existing processes and implement new ones with the goal of enhancing current operating model
  • Assist in the generation of daily P&L for portfolio managers and the firm in aggregate.
  • Expand upon knowledge of products and technology for personal development and growth within the Operations team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.
  • Willingness and ability to work hours aligned with US market.
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a control function within financial services, preferably in hedge funds, investment banks, or asset management firms
  • Understanding of a variety of Macro products – including FX & FX Options, Equity/CFDs, ETDs, Fixed Income & OTC derivatives
  • Excellent attention to detail, a curious and analytical mindset, and a highly organized approach to work.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams and multiple regions.
  • Be detailed and organised, and able to adapt to fast paced environments
  • Displays and operates at the highest degree of ethics and integrity.

The following would be highly beneficial:

  • Knowledge of finance, markets, trade life cycle
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with Orchestrade, iRecs (Watson Wheatley), or similar reconciliation platforms is highly desirable.
  • Knowledge of industry-wide middleware platforms including Traiana/Harmony; CTM; TRAX; TDN & MarkitWire.

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