Project Manager, Back Office Operations

Point72 Stamford, CT

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Family/Dependent Health

Parental and Family Leave

Job Description

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.

What you’ll do

Lead strategic and tactical back-office projects from inception through delivery, shaping post-trade operations and controls for the firm
Build scalable automation and straight-through processing workflows in partnership with Technology to reduce manual touch, shorten settlement cycles, and increase operational capacity
Design and optimize end-to-end trade flow, settlement, and reconciliation processes across equities, fixed income, derivatives, and cash products
Partner with technology, trade support, risk, compliance, and valuation teams, as well as with external vendors, to define requirements, prioritize scope, and deliver solutions on aggressive timelines
Manage implementations, upgrades, and configuration of portfolio accounting and reconciliation platforms, driving data mapping, validation, and reconciliation rule design
Implement vendor integrations and data feed enhancements with custodians, prime brokers, and clearing utilities to improve data quality and resiliency
Deliver measurable efficiency gains by leading initiatives that apply workflow automation, scripting, or low-code solutions and by overseeing user acceptance testing and rollout
Track project metrics, prepare clear status reporting, escalate risks, and drive remediation to ensure milestones and post-implementation stability
Coach and influence operations teams on redesigned processes, controls, and best practices to embed sustainable change and scale operational improvements

What’s required

5+ years of experience in back-office operations within a hedge fund, asset manager, or investment bank
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, computer science, or a related field
Proven project management experience leading complex initiatives from inception through delivery
Strong working knowledge of trade flow, settlement, and reconciliation processes across equities, fixed income, derivatives, and cash
Hands-on experience with Geneva (Advent) or a similar portfolio accounting and reconciliation platform
Demonstrated success delivering automation and straight-through processing solutions that reduced manual processing and improved settlement outcomes
Hands-on experience with workflow automation tools, robotic process automation, low-code platforms, or scripting languages such as SQL or Python
Familiarity with clearing and settlement utilities, broker and custodian platforms, and prime broker data feeds and integrations
Excellent analytical skills and experience in process re-engineering, including data mapping, validation, and reconciliation rule design
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders while working both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Commitment to the highest ethical standards

We take care of our people

We invest in our people, their careers, their health, and their well-being. When you work here, we provide:

Fully-paid health care benefits
Generous parental and family leave policies
Mental and physical wellness programs
Volunteer opportunities
Non-profit matching gift program
Support for employee-led affinity groups representing women, minorities and the LGBT+ community
Tuition assistance
A 401(k) savings program with an employer match and more

About Point72

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. For more information, visit https://point72.com/.

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FAQs About Project Manager, Back Office Operations Jobs at Point72

What is the work location for this position at Point72 ?

This job at Point72 is located in Stamford, CT, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Point72 ?

Employer has not shared pay details for this role.

What employment applies to this position at Point72 ?

Point72 lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Point72 ?

Point72 is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Point72 for this role?

Point72 offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Family/Dependent Health, Parental and Family Leave, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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