Fixed Income Operations Analyst

Overview

This role supports fixed income operations within the Fund Operations team. You will oversee key operational workflows across trade settlement, corporate actions, and reconciliations, and help improve and scale the organization’s operational infrastructure. The position works closely with colleagues across trading, research, and accounting, reporting to the Fund Operations Manager and collaborating regularly with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fixed income trade settlement operations, including trade exception management, inquiries, allocations, fail resolution, and position transfers
• Manage the end-to-end corporate actions process by conducting research, evaluating event details, and coordinating with traders on elections and potential liabilities
• Maintain and summarize an internal workboard used by trading, research, and engineering teams to ensure effective communication and cross-functional alignment
• Reconcile internal books and records with the prime brokers and fund administrator, promptly investigating and resolving breaks
• Partner with the Fund Accounting team to ensure transactions are accurately recorded, including participation in cash reconciliations and month-end reviews
• Improve operational efficiency through process improvements and automation initiatives
• Support firm-wide projects such as broker onboardings, restructurings, and new account setups
• Participate in cross-training programs, workflow reviews, and coverage planning to build team scalability and resilience
• Liaise with external service providers to identify process improvements and maintain compliance with evolving policies and control standards
• Contribute to the development and refinement of internal policies, procedures, and best practices

Requirements

• 5-10 years of finance experience, ideally in an operations role or other middle office role at a hedge fund, broker-dealer, or fund administrator
• Ability to work between the hours of 7am to 5pm PST
• Advanced abilities in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working with (or ability to learn) enterprise-level accounting software and develop efficient processes
• Experience automating manual processes (preferred), with a focus on leveraging AI LLMs and AI coding tools
• Experience working for a hedge fund, broker-dealer, or fund administrator and simple accounting for monthly-close (preferred)
• Authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or Accounting

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $100K - $120K

Location

• United States (work schedule between 7am to 5pm PST)