Trade Operations Analyst

RA Capital Management is a leading provider of capital and services to innovators in the field of medicine and Planetary Health. They are seeking a highly motivated Trade Operations Analyst to support trade and treasury operations, focusing on trade support, reconciliations, and operational process improvement.

What you'll do:

• Review daily cash and position reconciliations across multiple accounts and counterparties
• Provide trade support, including trade booking, symbol setup, and maintenance
• Maintain and enhance security master data, including user-defined fields and operational reference data
• Resolve administrator, prime broker, and trader inquiries related to trade breaks, settlement issues, lifecycle events, and live or historical P&L questions
• Assist in managing relationships with fund administrators, middle office providers, and other external operational partners
• Support filings related to daily trading activity, including 13G/D and Section 16 filings
• Assist with regulatory reporting requirements, including Form PF, 13F, and related filings
• Support oversight of operational, legal, and compliance workflows, including best execution, valuation policies, and trading documentation requirements
• Manage treasury-related functions, including cash forecasting, wire processing, and capital activity monitoring
• Review and optimize leverage usage across prime broker relationships
• Monitor stock borrow costs and financing activity across counterparties
• Process wires accurately and in a timely manner while adhering to internal controls and operational procedures

What they're looking for:

• 2–4 years of experience in trade support or operations at an alternative asset manager, hedge fund, or financial services firm
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working in fast-paced environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and follow through independently to completion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external counterparties
• Candidates must be AI-forward thinkers, with a demonstrated willingness to incorporate AI tools into daily workflows
• Proactively explore and implement new technologies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Must be locally based and have the ability to work a hybrid schedule in the Boston office
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or transfer of sponsorship

Benefits:

• Performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off
• Employer-paid monthly premiums for health, dental, and vision coverage
• Wellness benefits and programs to support physical and mental well-being
• Resources and perks that enhance work-life balance and financial security