About the role
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
- Supporting day-to-day trading operations across multiple markets, venues, and counterparties, including account onboarding, KYC, account maintenance, and operational setup with external counterparties.
- Analyzing daily trade, position, cash, and transaction reconciliations, investigating breaks and driving timely resolution while maintaining accurate books and records.
- Coordinating cash, collateral, and asset movements across venues and banking partners, and ensuring trading accounts are appropriately configured for collateral, leverage, margin, and settlement requirements.
- Monitoring transaction and settlement activity, investigating and resolving failed or delayed movements, maintaining accurate books and records and reviewing and signing off daily P&L while escalating discrepancies and key items to management.
- Collaborating with Trading, Finance, Compliance, Technology, and external counterparties to resolve operational issues and continuously improve workflows.
- Optimizing operational processes by automating manual activities, strengthening controls, and enhancing operational reporting.
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or a related field; CFA certification or progress toward the CFA designation is a plus.
- At least 3–5 years of experience in capital markets or cryptocurrency operations.
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including lookups, PivotTables, and conditional statements.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and transition seamlessly across diverse responsibilities while maintaining a high standard of quality and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and communication skills, with sound judgment and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced, 24/7 market environment with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
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.