AVP, Equities Trade Support - Top Tier Hedge Fund

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the end-to-end post-trade process for equity transactions, including booking, modifications, and resolving trade breaks.
• Perform daily reconciliations of cash, positions, and trades across internal systems and external counterparties, identifying and addressing discrepancies efficiently.
• Manage and process corporate actions.
• Coordinate margin calls and collateral requirements with Treasury and prime brokerage partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the Trading Desk, Treasury, Compliance, Fund Administrators, Prime Brokers, and Execution Brokers, ensuring seamless communication and operational alignment.
• Ensure accurate and timely settlement of trades, swiftly resolving any trade or settlement issues.
• Lead initiatives to improve workflows and strengthen controls within equity operations processes.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in trade support, middle office, or post-trade operations, preferably within a hedge fund, asset management firm, or investment bank.
• In-depth understanding of equity products and their lifecycle, including corporate actions.
• Proven experience working with prime brokers, execution brokers, and fund administrators.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to handle competing priorities effectively.
• A proactive and ownership-driven mindset with a focus on process optimization.