Associate Finance

Tower Research Capital, a high-frequency proprietary trading firm founded in 1998, seeks an Associate to join our Central Finance Team in Gurgaon.

Responsibilities

• Performing accounting close procedures for Tower companies, including month end adjusting entries and analytics
• Performing daily monitoring and analysis of trading P&L results across global trading entities
• Collaborating with Tower Operations to understand and resolve breaks across global cash and NAV reconciliations
• Collaborating with Tower Finance Technology and Post Trade Technology to implement process improvements
• Assessing internal finance processes, identifying areas for improvement and articulating proposed improvements to management
• Assisting in preparation of annual financial statements and coordinating with external auditors
• Assisting in ad hoc and special projects

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
• At least 3 years of accounting experience with a mix of public, hedge fund, and financial services accounting preferred
• CPA or equivalent certification
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Strong understanding of exchange traded products and global market structure
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (nested functions)
• Knowledge of Oracle Cloud  and Tableau software a plus
• Familiarity with transaction based fee and rebate programs is a plus
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organization skills
• Ability to manage multiple demands and competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Tower continues to enhance the in-house trading system and strategies that have positioned the firm as a leader in the thriving field of quantitative trading. While Tower offers challenges and rewards rivaling those of any Wall Street firm, Tower’s cubicle-free workplace, jeans-clad workforce, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the premium the firm places on quality of life. Benefits include:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• 5 weeks of paid vacation per year
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks on a daily basis
• Cab facility within Gurgaon
• Health club allowances

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.