Trade Operations Summer Associate 2025

Quaestor is looking to expand the Trade Operations Team through the addition of a summer intern. In this role, this individual will be exposed to each step in the origination life cycle of private and syndicated loans and other structured financing arrangements. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, resourceful and able to work effectively with all internal functional groups.

Responsibilities:

• Compile and enhance daily reporting for asset performance and trading profit and loss

• Perform daily cash and position reconciliation functions for liquid assets

• Review and respond to PB/ISDA Counterparty margin calls each day

• Coordinate with the firm’s global custodians, dealers, and prime brokers to resolve commission differences, trade discrepancies and fails

• Onboard new sales and trading coverage for the firm’s corporate securities team

• Set up new accounts and entities with the firm’s fund administrator

• Work closely with the firm’s Operations team to monitor cash inflows and outflows from existing investments

• Update treasury models for management review

• Support secondary market bank debt trading, closing, and settlement

• Maintain up to date legal and ownership documentation for the firm

• Assist with internal data integrity analysis

• Complete ad hoc projects as needed

• Major in a quantitative area (e.g., finance, economics, accounting).
• Excellent Microsoft Excel (VBA a pl
• The highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a desire to work collaboratively across the organization.
• Ability to communicate at a high level.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Hybrid Schedule
• Free Food & Snacks
• Wellness Resources