Operations ManagerRobert Half

Description We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to support a financial services team in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in hedge fund operations, fund accounting, and listed equities support who can bring structure, accuracy, and oversight to daily portfolio activity. The role focuses on ensuring smooth post-trade operations, maintaining control over cash and position reporting, and delivering reliable investment operations support in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

Oversee the full trade lifecycle for investment activity, from booking and confirmation through settlement and exception resolution.

Perform daily reconciliation of cash, positions, and transactions to identify breaks, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accurate records.

Support trade processing and operational execution for equities activity, with close attention to timeliness and control.

Maintain effective coordination with custodians, brokers, and other external partners to resolve operational issues and support investment servicing needs.

Prepare recurring fund, portfolio, and investment reports, including monthly summaries and performance-related operational data.

Monitor operational controls and contribute to risk reduction by improving workflows, strengthening procedures, and addressing gaps in processes.

Analyze daily cash movements and balances to support liquidity tracking, funding needs, and overall cash management.

Assist a lean operations team with core hedge fund accounting and portfolio support activities across routine and ad hoc assignments. Requirements 5+ years of experience in investment operations, hedge fund operations, fund accounting, or a related financial services environment.

Hands-on knowledge of trade lifecycle management, including trade capture, reconciliation, and settlement processes.

Experience performing daily cash, position, and transaction reconciliations within an investment or portfolio operations setting.

Strong understanding of equities operations, with listed equities or U.S. equities experience strongly preferred.

Familiarity with broker and global custody relationships, including issue resolution and day-to-day operational coordination.

Background in portfolio servicing, investment reporting, and operational support for fund or portfolio management activities.

Solid grasp of operational controls, risk awareness, and process improvement within a regulated financial environment.

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