Associate, Finance

Tower Research Capital is a leading quantitative trading firm founded in 1998. Tower has built its business on a high-performance platform and independent trading teams. We have a 25+ year track record of innovation and a reputation for discovering unique market opportunities.

Tower is home to some of the world’s best systematic trading and engineering talent. We empower portfolio managers to build their teams and strategies independently while providing the economies of scale that come from a large, global organization. 

Engineers thrive at Tower while developing electronic trading infrastructure at a world class level. Our engineers solve challenging problems in the realms of low-latency programming, FPGA technology, hardware acceleration and machine learning. Our ongoing investment in top engineering talent and technology ensures our platform remains unmatched in terms of functionality, scalability and performance.

At Tower, every employee plays a role in our success. Our Business Support teams are essential to building and maintaining the platform that powers everything we do — combining market access, data, compute, and research infrastructure with risk management, compliance, and a full suite of business services. Our Business Support teams enable our trading and engineering teams to perform at their best.

At Tower, employees will find a stimulating, results-oriented environment where highly intelligent and motivated colleagues inspire each other to reach their greatest potential.

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’s headquarters are in the historic Equitable Building, right in the heart of NYC’s Financial District and our impact is global, with over a dozen offices around the world. 

At Tower, we believe work should be both challenging and enjoyable. That is why we foster a culture where smart, driven people thrive – without the egos. Our open concept workplace, casual dress code, and well-stocked kitchens reflect the value we place on a friendly, collaborative environment where everyone is respected, and great ideas win.

Our benefits include:

• Generous paid time off policies
• Savings plans and other financial wellness tools available in each region
• Hybrid working opportunities
• Free breakfast, lunch and snacks daily 
• In-office wellness experiences and reimbursement for select wellness expenses (e.g., gym, personal training and more) 
• Company-sponsored sports teams and fitness events (JPM Corporate Challenge, Cycle for Survival, Wall Street Rides FAR and more)
• Volunteer opportunities and charitable giving 
• Social events, happy hours, treats and celebrations throughout the year
• Workshops and continuous learning opportunities

At Tower, you’ll find a collaborative and welcoming culture, a diverse team and a workplace that values both performance and enjoyment. No unnecessary hierarchy. No ego. Just great people doing great work – together.

Tower Research Capital is an equal opportunity employer.