Operations Analyst
Role in brief
CoinShares is a digital asset manager seeking a junior Operations Analyst to support trading and asset management. This role is suitable for recent graduates or those with some experience in financial services, focusing on operational efficiency and data analysis.
About the role
As an Operations Analyst at CoinShares, you will play a crucial role in supporting the trading desk and ensuring smooth operational processes within the capital markets. Your responsibilities will include developing operational models, assisting with transaction bookings, and monitoring trading performance, all while leveraging AI tools for efficiency.
CoinShares fosters a high-performance culture that values integrity, curiosity, and teamwork. You will work closely with both the Operations and Finance teams to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency, making this position ideal for someone eager to learn and grow in the digital asset space.
Skills that matter here
- Excel: Proficiency in Excel is essential for developing reporting tools and analyzing trading data.
- Google Sheets: Strong skills in Google Sheets are necessary for data management and operational support.
- AI tools: Experience with AI tools is crucial for automating processes and enhancing operational efficiencies.
Who this role suits
- Recent graduates or individuals with 1-2 years of experience in financial services.
- Detail-oriented individuals who can follow complex processes and verify accuracy.
- Curious and adaptable candidates who are eager to learn about crypto financial markets.
- Team players who thrive in a collaborative and high-performance environment.
From the employer
Capital Markets Operations
- Assist in the development and implementation of operational models, reporting tools, and procedures, using automation and AI-assisted tooling where necessary.
- Assist traders in ensuring transactions are accurately booked; investigating and resolving any exceptions flagged.
- Support the trade lifecycle across the proprietary trading and market-making business, and following up on any failed or delayed settlements.
- Assist the trading desk in monitoring intraday, end-of-day, and monthly trading performance.
- Review daily risk reports to ensure positions are accurately represented and alert management of any potential action items to consider.
- Assist the team in the Company’s creation and redemption process for its physical ETF products.
- Run and review reconciliations of data feeds, using automated reconciliation tooling and investigating, resolving any breaks.
- Assist the Operations team with the movement of assets across different trading, brokerage, and bank accounts to support the firm’s proprietary and market-making activities.
- Monitor margin, collateral and funding positions across exchanges and counterparties, alerting senior team members to any shortfalls or limit breaches.
- Document processes and AI-assisted workflows so that they remain transparent, repeatable and auditable.
- Work with the Operations team to identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and reducing risks, including where AI and automation can safely replace manual steps.
- Work closely with the Finance team to deliver data supporting audit requests.
Business Development
- Supporting new initiatives for the Capital Markets business including onboarding new external parties via exchanging AML/KYC information and completing documentation requirements.
- Support the Operations Senior Associate and team with other firm initiatives.
Experience & Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) is essential. A degree in accounting, finance, economics, data science or business management is an advantage.
- Previous experience in financial services, ideally in capital markets, trading or operations, is an advantage.
- Strong proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets is essential.
- Understanding derivatives mechanics such as perpetual swaps, funding rates, margin requirements and liquidation logic, is an advantage.
- Practical experience using AI tools for analysis, research or automation is essential.
- An eye for identifying opportunities to turn manual tasks into robust automated processes is essential.
- Strong analytical and research skills are essential.
- Ability to read a block explorer and trace transactions is an advantage.
- Proven attention to detail is essential, reflected in the ability to follow complex and precise processes and instructions, and to verify the accuracy of automated and AI-generated work.
- Curiosity and adaptability, with a willingness to learn is essential.
- Interest in crypto financial markets and blockchain is essential.
- Familiarity with the trade lifecycle (execution, settlement and reconciliation) is an advantage.
- Experience working with custodians, exchanges or OTC counterparties is desirable.
- Excellent organisation, integrity and a willingness to take ownership of tasks are essential.
Questions about this role
What is the remote policy?
The position is remote, allowing for flexibility in work location.
What is the seniority level for this role?
This is a junior-level position suitable for recent graduates or those with limited experience.
How can I apply for the position?
Candidates can apply through the CoinShares website.
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