Trade Operations Associate

Who are we?

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and 
cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-
evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Responsibilities

• Handle all incoming counterparty settlement requests within a pre-agreed timeframe. Act as a point of contact for a portfolio of counterparties. Track towards assigned KPIs for trade operations.
• Work in concert with Trading Desk, Product, and Customer Success teams to understand and deliver on their expectations with regards to serving clients.
• Ensure trades, transfers and inventory reconciliation happens across different internal subsystems and external systems - banks, custodians, etc.
• Monitor daily inventory needs for - settlement, lending & borrowing activity- and liaise directly with Treasury Management.
• Provide inputs to compliance and risk teams to design pragmatic controls in this environment of changing regulatory landscape.
• Adhere to established trade operations processes designed for regulatory compliance.
• Liaise with Accounting and ensure proper trade and settlement data is provided to them on a timely basis.
• Perform reconciliations between internal systems and external to ensure data integrity, identify breaks and resolve them by working with relevant teams.
• Improve reconciliation processes, provide inputs in making them robust or/and identify gaps in current reconciliations so that there is completeness.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in a trading firm, hedge fund or Investment Bank
• Bachelors Degree or higher required
• Experience within Derivatives, Spot, and/or Credit
• Superb self-management skills - you love organizing your work with the help of checklists and measuring your progress.
• Previous experience working in fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Desire to become an expert on digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum

You will be required to gain an understanding of the broader responsibilities of cryptocurrency trade operations and the life cycle of institutional trading. You should strive to be the first point of contact for trade settlements and operations. You will have exposure to a wide range of functions in a complex and dynamic market. The ability to multitask and prioritize will be key, combined with the management of critical day-to-day functions.

Compensation

Base pay for this role is expected to be between $119,000 - $161,000 in the New York City Area. This expected base pay range is based on information at the time this post was generated. This role will also be eligible for other forms of compensation such as a performance linked bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package. Actual compensation for a successful candidate will be determined based on a number of factors such as skillset, experience, and qualifications.

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Inclusivity Statement

FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!

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