Middle Office Associate

Our client is a global leader in alternative asset management specializing in private equity, credit, and real estate investments. With a focus on value-oriented and opportunistic investing, it has built a reputation for acquiring and transforming complex or undervalued assets. The Middle Office Associate will play a critical role in trade support, account onboarding, portfolio rebalancing, and client services across the firm.

Responsibilities

Oversee trade processing across various asset classes including physical settlements, repurchase agreements, bank loans, CLOs, and primary market deals; Monitor and resolve trade issues, inquiries from clients, front office, brokers, and custodians to ensure timely and accurate settlement; Manage and oversee collateral processing activities ensuring accurate and timely execution of margin calls, substitutions, and reporting; Process and review investment funding transactions ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements; Monitor and reconcile all wire/funding activity; Perform and enforce SOC-1 and SOX control procedures, maintaining compliance with regulatory and operational standards; Collaborate with senior management to drive continuous improvements in workflows, automation, and operational efficiencies; Assist with all position and transaction reconciliation discrepancies related to functions and processes; Assist with new client, asset, and portfolio onboarding; Support technology and business initiatives including system enhancements, workflow automation, and data integrity projects

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; 5-7 years of trade operations/middle office experience; Experience in the investment management/asset management industry; Familiarity with physical settlements, repurchase agreements, bank loans, CLOs, and primary market deal settlements required; Strong technology skills with Bloomberg, Excel, VBA, SQL, CTM, DTCC Alert, and/or SWIFT