Finance Associate - Hedge Fund

East Alpha is a successful quantitative systematic trading firm operating across global commodities

markets. We seek a motivated Finance professional ideally with hedge fund, commodity trading,

investment banking or investment management industry experience; to help support the growth of

our firm.

We empower our highly skilled and motivated staff to drive the operational & reporting excellence

that underpins the growth of our business. This is a newly created role that offers a breadth of

exposure to both business stakeholders and third-party advisors. There is significant scope for

professional growth within the business, the role would appeal to a collaborative, entrepreneurial

self-starter who is looking to be hands on and have a real impact on our future.

As a small tight-knit team located together in an open plan office; there is opportunity to interact

directly with all personnel across trading, research, operations & business development.  Our unique

mix of talented people and cutting-edge technology combine to deliver market leading returns.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviewing and overseeing management accounts for two entities

• Managing outgoing cash flow, including accounts payable, handling invoices and making

payments.

• Managing incoming cash flow, including raising sales invoices, maintaining the sales ledger and

confirming management and performance fees with third party administrators.

• Calculating fees due to external introducers, management fees and performance fees.

• Reviewing and processing expense claims.

• Providing support on fund accounting including; reviewing month end NAVs, preparing and

reporting performance estimates, preparation of costs to budgets analysis, reviewing admin

and depository fee calculations, authorising payments and maintaining fund invoices.

• Providing assistance with tax compliance and reporting.

• Preparation of NFA reports including Update Bylaw 1101, Annual Questionnaire and quarterly

CTA report.

• Assist the Compliance Officer in all areas of compliance.

• Liaison with outsourced third party service providers including:

accountants, auditors, tax advisors and administrators.

• Improving financial processes with a view to automate where possible.

• Collaborating with other teams on strategic projects.