Entrylevel Futures Trader Jobs in Rutherford, NJ

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Senior Associate/Associate Manager, Trade Operations

Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Hybrid

About the Role

As an Entry-Level Associate, Trade Operations, you will support the day-to-day trade operations and post-trade functions for hedge fund clients through SS&C's partnership with Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC (d/b/a Luminae Partners), an $18 billion AUM asset management firm. This role offers an excellent entry point into financial services with direct exposure to complex trading environments, multi-asset investment strategies, and institutional operations.

You will work closely with portfolio managers, traders, counterparties, prime brokers, and internal operational teams to help ensure accurate trade processing, settlement, reconciliation, and reporting across a broad range of financial products. This position is ideal for candidates interested in developing a long-term career within hedge fund operations, trade support, or asset management.

In this fast-paced, collaborative environment, you will gain hands-on experience with the full trade lifecycle while building strong analytical, operational, and client service skills.

Why Join SS&C

SS&C combines proprietary technology with deep industry expertise to support complex financial and healthcare operations. Our teams design, implement, and operate solutions that help clients manage data, automate processes, and scale their businesses with confidence.

Through our partnership with Lighthouse Partners, you will gain exposure to sophisticated hedge fund strategies, institutional trading activity, and large-scale operational infrastructure while working alongside experienced industry professionals.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Support daily trade operations activities for hedge fund clients across multiple investment strategies including Long/Short Equity, Global Macro, Credit, Fixed Income, Distressed, Emerging Markets, and Multi-Strategy funds
• Monitor and process trade lifecycle events including trade capture, settlement, confirmation matching, and exception management
• Reconcile cash, positions, market values, and trade activity across internal systems, custodians, and prime brokers
• Research and resolve trade breaks, settlement discrepancies, and operational exceptions in a timely manner
• Serve as a point of coordination between internal teams, counterparties, brokers, and fund administrators to ensure accurate and efficient trade processing
• Provide operational support across a variety of financial instruments including equities, fixed income, FX, futures, swaps, options, repos, and other OTC products
• Assist with wire processing, collateral movements, and payment confirmations related to settlements and financing activity
• Prepare operational reporting and metrics related to trade volumes, reconciliation activity, and processing accuracy
• Partner with internal SS&C GlobeOp teams including Fund Accounting, Investor Services, Technology, and Operations to support overall client servicing efforts
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, risk reduction, and scalability

Required Experience

• 2+ years of experience in Trade Operations
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or related field
• Internship or academic exposure to financial markets, operations, accounting, or investment management preferred
• Foundational understanding of capital markets and financial products

What Sets You Apart

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to work with large datasets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Team-oriented mindset with strong collaboration skills
• Interest in hedge funds, trade operations, and financial markets
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt within a dynamic operational environment

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Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

SS&C Technologies offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with company match; paid time off, holidays, and parental leave; and professional development reimbursement opportunity.Actual base salary will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to relevant skills, prior experience, education, demonstrated performance, and geographic location.New York: The expected base salary for the position is between $60,000 USD to $130,000 USD.In addition, employees in this role may be eligible for consideration on an annual basis for a discretionary bonus and/or equity awards, such as restricted stock units or stock options, based upon individual and business performance at the company's discretion.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.