Investment Operations Specialist - Boston, United States - Bracebridge Capital

Description

Bracebridge Capital, LLC is a leading hedge fund manager with approximately $12 billion of net assets under management. The firm pursues investment strategies primarily within the global fixed income markets with the objectives of capital preservation and absolute return without significant correlation to equity, interest rate and foreign exchange markets. Established in 1994, Bracebridge manages private investment funds that serve endowments, foundations, pension funds and other institutional and high-net-worth investors.

Approximately 150 employees operate from our office located in Boston's historic Back Bay. The entrepreneurial and collaborative culture at Bracebridge rewards and supports motivated, dedicated, enthusiastic and intellectually curious individuals. We believe our firm's greatest asset is the people who work here.

The Investment Operations Specialist resides within our Back Office Operations group. This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic group of people while learning about the operational aspects of our firm.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manage, prepare, and review the firm's reconciliation process on a daily basis for cash and securities.
• Communicate discrepancies with external parties (prime brokers, banks, administrators, etc.) as well as internal departments in order to resolve breaks.
• Project, prepare and analyze daily report detailing the firm's cash availability.
• Process repo trades and confirm settlements.
• Gain a working knowledge of the firm's general trading strategy, operations, and common cash flows.
• Assist in reviewing monthly shareholder statements.
• Other operational, recordkeeping, and data processing assignments as determined.

• A. degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Up to 3 years of relevant operational work experience including fund accounting, reconciliation and custody preferred.
• Understanding of accounting controls as they relate to the investment management industry.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to work with colleagues internally as well as the firm's external counterparties.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel.
• Possess exceptional organizational and time management skills as well as attention to detail.