Associate - Hedge Fund Operations

IQEQ is a preeminent service provider to the alternative asset industry. IQEQ works with managers in multiple capacities ranging from hedge fund, private equity fund, and mutual fund launches; private equity fund administration; advisory firm set-up, regulatory registration and infrastructure design; ongoing regulatory compliance (SEC, CFTC, and 40 Act); financial controls and operational support services; compliance and operational related projects and reviews; and outsourced CFO/controller and administration services to private equity fund investments – portfolio companies, real estate assets and energy assets. Our client base is growing, and our existing clients are engaging the firm across the spectrum of our services offerings.

• Preparing daily position and trade reconciliations between clients’ books and records and their Prime Brokers’
• Working with clients and prime brokers on trade break resolutions
• Preparing monthly tri-party position, cash, market value and accrual reconciliations
• Preparing monthly performance estimates for COO clients
• Review monthly Administrator NAV Packages and make updates to the portfolio accounting system if necessary
• Build and maintain fund accrual schedules
• Processing Corporate Actions for securities held in client portfolios, including cash and stock dividends, stock splits, and mergers and acquisitions
• Providing support for the conversion of new clients (middle office), including providing training to clients on technology and processes

• Bachelor’s Degree Required
• BS/BA in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
• 1-3 years of total experience within the financial services industry. Middle office experience working with hedge funds is preferred
• General knowledge of and familiarity with financial instruments (i.e. equities, fixed income, options, swaps, futures, foreign exchange) within both domestic and global securities markets
• Must have attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including client relationship management
• Strong working knowledge of hedge funds and/or mutual funds
• Hard-working, dedicated, punctual and personable
• Strong research and writing skills
• Strong accounting and analytical skills
• Strong computer skills: Advanced Excel, Portfolio Accounting Systems (Enfusion, Geneva, etc)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.