{"id":1005009,"url":"https://alion.io/job/global-x-etfs-associate-portfolio-administration","title":"Associate, Portfolio Administration","company":{"id":4358,"name":"Global X ETFs","domain":"globalxetfs.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/global-x-etfs","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Ashby","truth_index":null},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"junior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"hybrid","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["New York, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":110000,"max":120000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":120000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":2,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":true},{"name":"Python","optional":true},{"name":"SQL","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-17T14:06:27Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-17","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T19:54:43Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":6,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":6},"description":"Role Summary\nWe are seeking an Associate to join the ETF Portfolio Administration team with a primary focus on derivatives back-office operations. This role will support the day-to-day operational oversight of derivatives held across our ETF platform, including swaps, listed and OTC options, and futures.\nThe ideal candidate will have at least two years of hands-on derivatives operations experience at an asset manager, investment manager, bank, fund administrator, or similar financial institution. ETF experience is preferred but not required.\nThe Associate will work closely with Portfolio Management, counterparties, custodians, fund administrators, and other internal teams to ensure derivatives transactions are accurately captured, reconciled, margined, settled, and reflected in the funds' books and records.\nKey Responsibilities\nSupport daily back-office operations for derivatives portfolios, including swaps, options, and futures.\n\nPerform daily trade, position, cash, and valuation reconciliations across internal systems, counterparties, custodians, and fund administrators.\n\nMonitor the full derivatives trade lifecycle, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, resets, expirations, exercises, assignments, terminations, and other lifecycle events.\n\nReview and reconcile daily variation margin and collateral activity for OTC derivatives and futures.\n\nMonitor collateral requirements and coordinate collateral movements with counterparties, custodians, and internal stakeholders.\n\nInvestigate and resolve trade, position, cash, margin, and valuation breaks in a timely manner.\n\nReview counterparty statements and ensure activity is accurately reflected in the funds' accounting and portfolio records.\n\nSupport operational workflows related to swap resets, financing payments, option premiums, futures variation margin, and other derivative cash flows.\n\nCoordinate with fund administrators and custodians to resolve accounting and settlement discrepancies.\n\nWork closely with Portfolio Management and trading teams to address operational issues and ensure accurate portfolio information.\n\nMaintain strong controls around derivatives processing, reconciliations, settlements, and collateral management.\n\nAssist with onboarding new derivative counterparties, products, funds, and operational workflows.\n\nSupport testing and implementation of new systems, automation, and process improvements within Portfolio Administration.\n\nIdentify opportunities to reduce manual processes and improve operational scalability and controls.\n\nMaintain procedures and documentation for derivatives operational processes.\n\nAssist with internal and external audit requests and other control-related reviews as needed.\n\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree required.\n\nMinimum of 2 years of derivatives back-office, middle-office, or operations experience at an asset manager, investment manager, bank, fund administrator, or similar financial institution.\n\nHands-on working knowledge of swaps, options, and futures and their associated operational lifecycle.\n\nUnderstanding of derivatives settlements, cash flows, margin, collateral, and reconciliations.\n\nStrong Microsoft Excel skills.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.\n\nHigh level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.\n\nStrong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nAbility to work effectively with internal teams as well as external counterparties, custodians, administrators, and other service providers.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting ETFs or other registered investment funds.\n\nExperience working directly with OTC derivatives counterparties and futures clearing brokers.\n\nFamiliarity with ISDA/CSA-related operational processes, collateral management, and margin workflows.\n\nExperience with investment management, portfolio accounting, order management, or reconciliation platforms.\n\nExposure to Bloomberg or similar investment management systems.\n\nPython, SQL, or other automation/data analysis experience is a plus but not required.\n\nExperience participating in system implementations or operational automation initiatives is a plus.\n\nKey Competencies\nStrong attention to detail and operational control mindset.\n\nAbility to take ownership of issues through resolution.\n\nEffective communication and relationship management.\n\nAbility to work collaboratively across Portfolio Management, Operations, Technology, Accounting, and external service providers.\n\nIntellectual curiosity and willingness to develop deeper expertise in derivatives and ETF operations.\n\nAbility to identify process improvements and challenge inefficient manual workflows.\n\nCompensation: $110,000-$120,000 plus annual bonus\nGlobal X does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters.\nCompensation & Benefits\nGlobal X offers a competitive total compensation package, including base salary, annual performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits program:\nCompetitive base salary with annual performance-based bonus\n\nComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance\n\n401(k) retirement plan with company matching\n\nGenerous paid time off and company holidays\n\nProfessional development and continuing education opportunities\n\nHybrid work flexibility\n\nLife and disability insurance\n\nWellness programs and employee assistance program (EAP)\n\nAbout Global X\nGlobal X was founded in 2008. For more than fifteen years, our mission has been empowering investors with unexplored and intelligent solutions. Our product lineup features a wide range of ETF strategies and more than $94 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2026. While we are distinguished for our thematic, income, and international ETFs, we also offer core and other funds to suit a wide range of investment objectives. Explore our ETFs, research and insights, and more at www.globalxetfs.com.\nGlobal X is a member of Mirae Asset Financial Group (Mirae Asset), a global leader in financial services, with $1 trillion in assets under management worldwide as of May 31, 2026. 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