Alexander Chapman
Senior Associate – Futures Middle Office & Operations (Global Hedge Fund)
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About the Firm:
Our client is a premier, multi-billion dollar global alternative investment manager with a reputation for innovation and performance. The Futures business unit is currently one of the firm’s fastest-growing profit centers, rapidly onboarding new global markets and scaling trading capabilities. This expansion offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with significant room for long-term professional impact and career trajectory.
Role Overview
As a Senior Associate within the Futures Middle Office and Operations team, you will play an integral role in supporting the daily success and infrastructure of a high-growth trading business. You will act as a key liaison between internal investment teams and external counterparties, master proprietary trade life-cycle systems, and drive process optimization across front-to-back operational workflows.
Key Responsibilities
- Trade Management & Analysis: Master the firm's internal trade capture, reconciliation, and reporting tools to deliver high-level analysis and support to internal stakeholders and investment portfolios.
- Workflow Optimization: Develop a deep understanding of front-to-back operational workflows, proactively identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
- Counterparty Relations: Serve as a primary daily point of contact to build and maintain strong relationships with Executing Brokers, Prime Brokers, FCMs, and Fund Administrators.
- Reconciliation & Clearing: Partner with clearing houses and brokers to resolve trade, position, and valuation discrepancies efficiently.
- Technology Integration: Champion the adoption and integration of next-generation operational technology and automation tools.
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Position Requirements
- Experience: 5 - 10 years of dedicated middle office or operational experience within the Futures markets.
- Domain Expertise: Strong, demonstrable knowledge of Futures Brokerage & Billing processes.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep familiarity with industry-standard platforms including FIA Atlantis, DOCS, and FCR.
- Exchange Systems: Hands-on experience navigating exchange systems such as CME ClearPort, WebICE, and similar platforms.
- Clearing & Life Cycle: Extensive experience managing relationships with Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), including T0 trade reconciliations, T+ Total Equity Reconciliations, and complex life-cycle events (Option Expirations & Physical Deliveries).
- Core Competencies: Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills; a self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced trading environment.
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Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary + Additional Compensation: competitive discretionary performance bonus and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
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