Operations Specialist
Asset LivingSalary not specified
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Investment ManagementIndustries
Requirements
- Strong reading comprehension and analytical abilities
- Excellent communication skills
- Capacity to learn on the job
- Reliable, organized, with an eye for detail
- Strong quantitative skills
- 1-5 years of previous operations, accounting, or other investment support experience
- Experience with public credit operations (preferred, but not required)
Responsibilities
- Oversee derivative operations, including processing, confirming, and reconciling derivative trades
- Coordinate trade settlements to ensure timely and accurate execution, working closely with counterparties and custodians
- Perform account reconciliation tasks to verify the accuracy and completeness of transactions
- Accurately book investment related trades and activity adhering to established procedures and guidelines
- Communicate and partner with the investment and treasury teams to ensure alignment of operational activities with investment strategies
Skills
Derivatives
Trade Processing
Trade Confirmation
Trade Reconciliation
Trade Settlement
Account Reconciliation
Quantitative Analysis
Operations
Accounting
Investment Support
Weiss Asset Management
Value-based investment management services
About Weiss Asset Management
Weiss Asset Management focuses on creating investment strategies that aim to provide strong returns while managing risk. The company uses a combination of in-depth research, statistical analysis, and careful decision-making to find undervalued assets that can yield high returns. Unlike many competitors, Weiss emphasizes a collaborative approach and values integrity, creativity, and continuous improvement in its operations. The goal of Weiss Asset Management is to deliver high risk-adjusted returns to a diverse group of investors, including charitable foundations and pension plans, while fostering a culture of excellence within its team.
Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1991Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Quantitative Finance, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees
Risks
Competition from algorithmic trading firms using advanced AI models is increasing.
Potential tech sector overvaluation could impact investments in Amazon and Infosys.
Rising interest rates may affect valuations of financial institutions like Northern Trust.
Differentiation
Weiss Asset Management uses proprietary value-based investment strategies for high risk-adjusted returns.
The firm emphasizes deep fundamental research and statistical analysis in decision-making.
Weiss values integrity, rationality, creativity, and continuous learning in its investment approach.
Upsides
Increased interest in ESG investing boosts demand for Weiss's value-based strategies.
AI-driven analytics enhance Weiss's ability to identify undervalued assets efficiently.
Growing retail investor participation creates opportunities for tailored investment products.
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