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 to add an experienced individual to the operations department to work closely with the portfolio management team in managing the full trade lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Be a key member of the global Operations team, providing day to day support to the PM & Execution desk teams
- Support all functions of the trade & position lifecycle: Execution, Confirmation, Settlement, Pricing, Financing, Collateral, etc
- Ensure accurate and timely execution of key control processes including trade confirmation, prime broker/administrator reconciliation, and break resolution
- Identify opportunities to streamline existing processes and implement new ones with the goal of enhancing current operating model
- Assist in the generation of daily/monthly P&L for portfolio managers and the firm in aggregate
- Expand upon knowledge of products and technology for personal development and growth within the Operations team
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of middle office experience preferably with a hedge fund or sell side firm
- Understanding of a variety of Macro products - including Fixed Income & OTC derivatives. FX & FX Options, Equity/CFDs and ETD a plus
- A keen eye for detail, a curious mindset and a willingness to challenge the status quo
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills - being a team player is crucial
- Be detailed and organised, and able to adapt to fast paced environments
- Demonstrable Microsoft Excel and VBA skills
- Displays and operates at the highest degree of ethics and integrity
Benefits
The base pay range for this role is between $90,000 - $110,000 annually. Actual base pay will be determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience, seniority, business needs, and market demands. In addition to base pay, successful candidates will be entitled to discretionary bonus.
