Equity Middle Office Analyst

Equity Middle Office Analyst

We are seeking a qualified Analyst to join our Equities Middle Office team. This team is responsible for building scalable and efficient trade support solutions and offering our investment teams expertise that drives the evolution of our Firm's platform and the production of our portfolio strategies.

In this role you'll be responsible for full trade lifecycle management, assisting the trading desk with bookings, allocations, daily reconciliations, T-0 matching and affirmations, and settlements and clearing for a broad range of asset classes. You'll work closely with the Trading, Portfolio Managers, Fund Accounting, Technology and Risk teams to ensure accurate corporate action processing, derivative expiry management, and support on P&L inquiries as well as contribute to the overall enhancement of our platform.

What you'll bring :

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related degree
• 2-3 years' experience in Operations in a Middle Office / Trading Assistant capacity; buy-side experience preferred
• Knowledge with global equities and equity-linked instruments, with OTC derivatives a plus
• Strong understanding of non-trade activity, including crosses, conversions, transfers, and corporate actions
• Fundamental knowledge of the full life cycle of a trade, from trade capture to allocations, reporting, clearing / settlements, P&L, and financing considerations
• Hands on experience supporting EMS, PMS, and T-0 matching platforms, and various messaging protocols such as FIX. Enfusion experience would be a plus.
• Experience driving and coordinating multi-functional initiatives, both large scale and tactical
• Capable of setting priorities and carrying multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt in a global setting
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership, with a track record of delivering results and contributing to strategic initiatives
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written, with an aptitude towards client service
• Enjoys working with people as part of a global team, who challenge you and make you better at what you do
• Advanced Excel skills vlookups, pivots, etc.

We'd love if you had :

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a global multi-strategy, multi-manager investment platform that harnesses the transformative power of people to perform in all market environments. Our dynamic culture inspires better outcomes for our team, our investors, and our partners. We aim to consistently deliver risk-adjusted returns, with people driving performance.

We specialize in four core strategies : Quantitative Trading, Fundamental Equity, Tactical Trading, and Discretionary Macro & Fixed Income. We capitalize on inefficiencies and opportunities within the markets, drawing from a significant investment in proprietary technology, infrastructure, and risk analytics.

We invest through internal portfolio managers and external partner funds, pursuing alignment among investors, investment professionals, and the firm. Our footprint spans 7 countries and 19 offices.

The firm's ethos is embedded in our people. 'Talent is our strategy' is our mantra and drives how we approach all initiatives at the firm. We believe our success is because of our people, so putting our talent above all else is our top priority.

Schonfeld strives to create an environment where our people can thrive. We foster a teamwork-oriented, collaborative environment where ideas at any level are encouraged and shared. The development and advancement of our talent is honed through interactions with each other, learning & educational offerings, and through opportunities to make impactful contributions.

At Schonfeld, we strive to cultivate a sense of belonging throughout all of our employees with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the forefront of this mission. As a firm we are committed to creating a hiring process which is not only fair, but also welcoming and supportive. On a daily basis, our employees welcome diversity across identity, thought, people and views which serves as the foundation of our culture and success.

The base pay for this role is expected to be between $90,000 and $120,000. The expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance bonus and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for the successful candidate will be determined based on a variety of factors such as skills, qualifications, and experience.