Macro And Alternatives Trade Support Analyst

Point72 · Operations

Where: Stamford, CT
Posted: Sep 24

A Career with Point72’s Operations Team

Point72’s Operations team supports all operational aspects of trade processing, reconciliation, financing, and reporting firmwide for all products, including equities, derivatives, bonds, foreign exchange and futures, and digital assets across global markets. The team provides opportunities to build deep operational expertise and broad exposure across the firm, supporting internal mobility and long-term career development.

What you'd do

Confirm daily futures trade activity and manage exceptions that affect accurate processing and risk controls
Reconcile positions with prime brokers, futures commission merchants, and trading counterparties to maintain accurate books and records
Partner with portfolio managers, traders, and external counterparties to resolve trade-related issues quickly and accurately
Facilitate the quarterly bond futures delivery process with portfolio managers and futures commission merchants
Investigate futures commission, fee, and tax differences with counterparties, including support for give-up and clearing fee schedules
Monitor and help execute funding trades that support trading activity in non-deliverable forward markets
Respond to ad hoc queries from internal and external stakeholders with timely, accurate information
Support onboarding for new portfolio management teams, including account setup, platform training, and third-party connectivity
Improve team processes by identifying automation opportunities, increasing efficiency, and strengthening operational controls

What they want

Undergraduate degree in accounting, business, economics, mathematics, or a related field
Zero to two years of experience in middle office operations at a hedge fund, asset manager, bank, or similar financial institution
Strong working knowledge of listed futures and options markets, products, and lifecycle processes
Hands-on experience with electronic affirmation and confirmation platforms used to support trading activity
Strong working knowledge of futures commissions, including clearing, execution, and exchange rates, and give-up agreement processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Superior problem-solving and analytical skills with high attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with portfolio managers, traders, counterparties, and internal teams
Ability to multitask, adapt to changing priorities, work independently, and stay self-motivated in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to the highest ethical standards

About Point72 · Operations

Point72 is a leading global alternative investment firm led by Steven A. Cohen. Building on more than 30 years of investing experience, Point72 seeks to deliver superior returns for its investors through fundamental and systematic investing strategies across asset classes and geographies. We aim to attract and retain the industry's brightest talent by cultivating an investor-led culture and committing to our people's long-term growth.