Associate, Middle Office

Company overview

Polymer Capital Management is a market-neutral, multi-manager investing platform with operations across Asia and the US, and its main investment emphasis is on Asian markets. The firm pairs institutional backing with strong local-market expertise and a focus on identifying and nurturing top investment professionals in the region. It was launched in 2019 together with PAG, a major Asia-focused alternative asset manager.

Role summary

This position is for a driven and detail-focused professional to become part of a growing Middle Office function within a multi-manager fund platform. The role centers on supporting traders, coordinating with external counterparties to ensure timely trade confirmation and settlement, carrying out reconciliations, and improving operational workflows.

Core duties

• Provide operational support to trading desks.
• Handle fund operations tasks such as trade entry, trade matching, research into failed trades, daily reconciliations, and P&L reconciliations.
• Work with executing brokers, prime brokers, and the fund administrator to resolve breaks.
• Improve and record workflows through automation initiatives and process reviews.
• Prepare collateral and margin reports.
• Support other projects and tasks as needed.

Required background

• A degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Accounting, or another related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial services.
• Strong understanding of listed products.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A proactive, positive approach with solid problem-solving capability.
• Advanced Excel skills and programming knowledge are preferred.

Work environment and benefits

• Work from a centrally located Midtown, New York office on a full-time basis.
• Join a fast-growing team of ambitious professionals with a strong learning culture.
• Be part of an employer that values diversity and inclusion.
• Gain exposure to a global operating model with six offices and three affiliate offices across the region.
• Collaborate in a dynamic environment alongside experienced industry leaders.

Equal opportunity statement

Polymer Capital Management (US), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to an inclusive workplace and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.