Maven, a proprietary trading company, is seeking a Securities Operations Analyst to join their team in Hong Kong. The successful candidate will receive hands-on training and support from a global team, becoming the primary point of contact for operational trading activities and providing support to other Maven offices. This role offers exposure to high-frequency and traditional trading strategies across equity and fixed income.
Responsibilities include:
- Daily positions/trades/cash reconciliations
- Daily management of trade settlement and issue resolution
- Working with Prime Brokers and counterparties
- Processing of corporate actions
- Monitoring of dropcopies
- Maintenance and delivery of reports
- Direct interaction with trading desks
- Project work as required
Requirements include:
- Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Risk Management preferred) with a minimum 2.1 grade or equivalent
- 2+ years experience within a proprietary trading firm or fund manager directly
- Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills
- Experience working in a high-pressure & high-volume environment
- Ability to respond in an accurate manner to queries from front office
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Knowledge of VBA/Python/SQL is advantageous
- Understanding of FIX messaging desirable
Maven offers:
- A great environment whereby technology is key to our success
- The upside of start-up culture without the associated risks
- Friendly, informal and highly rewarding culture
- Informal dress code
- Fast growing global firm with significant opportunity to build a long term career