Trading Operations Analyst 2028
At a glance
Mid-level Investment & Corporate Development role at Arena Investors I Quaestor Advisors. Jacksonville · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $100,000–$160,000 across the United States.
Arena Investors I Quaestor Advisors has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
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What you'll do
- Prepare daily views of asset results and trading profit and loss, improving the reports as needed
- Reconcile cash and holdings in liquid assets each day, and handle daily margin requests from counterparties
- Work with custodians, dealers and prime brokers to fix fee differences, trade breaks and failed settlements
- Support bank debt trades in the secondary market through closing and settlement
- Set up accounts and entities, track investment cash movements, refresh treasury models and maintain legal ownership records
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree from a highly regarded university, preferably in a quantitative subject such as finance or accounting
- Up to three years of relevant work in public or private accounting
- Familiarity with hedge fund and private equity fund structures
Who this fits
This role suits an early-career candidate who is analytical, organized and careful with details. You’ll work on-site in Jacksonville.
From the employer
• Participate in initial investment discussions and ensure the firm’s internal pipeline system is updated accordingly
• 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
Requirements
The individual will have demonstrated an ability to work in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment with an ability to think broadly about the business, incorporating continual improvement of processes and procedures with a goal of excellence while focusing on accuracy and efficiency.
•Bachelor’s degree from a top university, ideally in a quantitative area (e.g., finance, economics, accounting)
•0-3 years of relevant work experience in public or private accounting
•Big 4 experience preferred
•Working knowledge of hedge and private equity fund structures
•Detail oriented, organized, and analytical
•Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- 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
- Free Food & Snacks
- Wellness Resources