Hedge Fund Operations Associate / VP
Paris, 75, FR
ABOUT CFM
Founded in 1991, we are a global quantitative and systematic asset management firm applying a scientific approach to finance to develop alternative investment strategies that create value for our clients.
We value innovation, dedication, collaboration, and the ability to make an impact. Together, we create a stimulating environment for talented and passionate experts in research, technology, and business to explore new ideas and challenge existing assumptions.
About the role
The CFM Operations team’s strategy is to deliver high‑quality service in managing the end‑to‑end trading chain and providing investor support. Minimising operational risk is a core component of the team’s mission. Key focus areas for Operations include improving the *time‑to‑market* of new developments, reducing exceptions through enhanced workflows and automation, optimising trading and financing costs, valuing funds, and managing liquidity and collateral.
Within Operations, the OPS Valuation team ensures the reliability of the performance of each of our funds and is responsible for a number of key processes (reconciliations with our prime brokers and banks, NAV oversight and control, monitoring and review of trading costs). OPS Valuation works closely with the Legal, Compliance and Investor Relations teams and maintains regular relationships with external counterparties (Prime Brokers, Administrators, Auditors, etc.). With a growing number of topics and projects, OPS Valuation is looking to strengthen the team to support CFM’s development.
Main responsibilities
Contribute to all of the team’s core production tasks:
- Account reconciliations
- NAV reconciliations with the Fund Administrator
- Control of estimated performance
- Cost analysis (financing, commissions, fund operating and administrative expenses)
- Oversight and review of reporting
- Develop expertise and full command of internal tools used for NAV reconciliation
- Analyse existing operational workflows and propose solutions to implement best practices, maximise efficiency, and reduce risk
- Collaborate with the Legal, Compliance, Regulatory and Investor Relations teams to improve cross‑functional processes
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external counterparties (fund administrators, banks, custodians, service providers)
Required skills and experience
- Master’s degree (Bac+5)
- 7+ years’ experience in one of the following areas: Hedge Funds, Asset Management, Fund Administration
- Thorough understanding of all components of the Operations production chain
- Expertise in NAV calculation and reconciliation, fund administrator relations, and the production and review of reporting (fund financial statements, UK and US tax reporting, etc.)
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve complex operational issues
- Team player with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strategic mindset with a strong focus on automation and efficiency
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
We are continuously striving to be an equal opportunity employer and we prohibit any discrimination based on sex, disability, origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, race, or religion. We believe that our diversity, breadth of experience, and multiple points of view are among the leading factors in our success.
CFM is a signatory of the Women Empowerment Principles.
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