Operations Specialist

About Caxton Associates:

Caxton Associates, founded in 1983, is a global trading and investment firm with offices in London, New York, Monaco, Singapore and Dubai. Caxton Associates’ primary business is to manage client and proprietary capital through global macro hedge fund strategies. Assets are managed via a broad mandate to trade in a variety of global markets and instruments.

About the role:

The Middle Office team is an integral part of the firm and ensures timely, accurate and thorough execution of trade support and portfolio valuation functions.

We are seeking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Operations team - an excellent opportunity to gain experience and exposure within the hedge fund industry.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Operations and Investment teams by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of static data within Orchestrade and other operational systems.
• Assist in testing and upgrading the Orchestrade system and Tradeflow, contributing to projects aimed at improving system functionality and performance.
• Work closely with Orchestrade, Fund Administrators, and other stakeholders to optimise daily processes, achieve operational efficiencies, and improve system performance.
• Periodically review and verify the accuracy of static data, while also providing input services for other types of static and reference data across multiple operational systems.
• Conduct intraday health checks to monitor system integrity, including tasks related to file integrity and the resolution of any potential issues in real-time.
• Work to improve the process of trade data transfer with third-party vendors, ensuring timely and accurate data exchanges to reduce errors.
• Act as a liaison between prime brokers and internal teams to minimize trade discrepancies, ensuring that any breaks are quickly identified and resolved.
• Assist with the Hotfix testing and collaborating with the development team to automate checks where possible.
• Onboard investment staff into Orchestrade, provide training, and act as the first point of contact for internal queries.
• Expand upon knowledge of products and technology for personal development and growth within the Operations team.

• Minimum 3 years of middle office experience preferably with a hedge fund or sell side firm.
• Solid understanding of financial products and market systems.
• Knowledge of static data and post trade platform systems.
• A keen eye for detail, a curious mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Orchestrade experience a plus.
• Operates with the highest degree of ethics and integrity.