Support and execute daily trading across client portfolios, oversee investment operations for multiple vehicles (including SMAs), manage trade settlement, cash movements, and rebalancing, coordinate with custodians/brokers/prime brokers, support ODD and investor reporting, monitor controls and improve workflows, and partner with senior leadership on strategic and scalability initiatives.
About the Opportunity
Arootah is partnering with a confidential alternative investment manager to identify a Trading & Operations Manager to join its growing team.
This is an opportunity to join a lean, entrepreneurial investment firm where you'll play a key role supporting both trading and investment operations. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership and help build scalable operational processes as the firm continues to grow.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, thrives in a collaborative environment, and wants to make a meaningful impact within a growing asset management business.
Responsibilities
- Execute and support daily trading activity across client portfolios.
- Oversee investment operations for multiple investment vehicles, including separately managed accounts (SMAs).
- Manage trade settlement, cash movements, account activity, and portfolio rebalancing.
- Coordinate with custodians, brokers, counterparties, and external service providers to ensure seamless operational execution.
- Support operational due diligence requests and investor reporting initiatives.
- Monitor operational controls and identify opportunities to improve workflows and scalability.
- Partner closely with senior leadership on strategic initiatives and ongoing process enhancements.
- Assist with additional trading and operational responsibilities as the firm continues to grow.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in trading operations, investment operations, middle office, or a related function within asset management, hedge funds, family offices, or investment advisory firms.
- Experience supporting institutional investment products and/or separately managed accounts.
- Strong understanding of the trade lifecycle, investment operations, and cash management.
- Equity trading experience required; familiarity with listed options is preferred but not required.
- Experience working with custodians, prime brokers, and other investment service providers.
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong communication and relationship management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting hedge funds and separately managed account platforms.
- Familiarity with order management and portfolio management systems.
- Experience participating in operational due diligence (ODD) meetings or institutional investor requests.
- Desire to grow into a broader leadership role as the organization continues to expand.
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