Trexquant is a growing systematic fund manager with a team of accomplished technologists. We apply statistical and machine learning techniques to build investment portfolios and trade client assets across global equity and futures markets. As we expand our strategies, data, and infrastructure, we are seeking a Financial Controller to work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to support the firm’s continued growth.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily reconciliation processes and support monthly NAV production and review in coordination with fund administrators
- Supervise and optimize treasury and collateral management activities across accounts
- Coordinate and oversee annual audits and tax filings for both funds and the management company
- Support management company accounting, including recording expenses, accruals, intercompany transactions, and supporting month-end close and financial reporting
- Manage and enhance vendor payment processes, including automation of workflows for external payees (e.g., data vendors, professional service providers)
- Develop, document, and maintain operational procedures for critical processes, including building and maintaining an internal accounting/operations knowledge base
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting, fund operations, or middle/back office roles within a hedge fund, asset manager, prime broker, or fund administrator
- Familiarity with multi-asset class instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives, FX)
- Strong Excel skills; experience with data analysis, automation tools (e.g., VBA, Python, SQL), or accounting systems is a plus
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience with Geneva accounting software is preferred but not required
- Experience leveraging automation tools (including AI-based solutions) to improve accounting or operational workflows is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive salary, plus bonus based on individual and company performance
- Collaborative, casual, and friendly work environment while solving the hardest problems in the financial markets
- PPO Health, dental and vision insurance premiums fully covered for you and your dependents
Trexquant is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3 to 5 years of experience in accounting, fund operations, or middle/back office roles
- Familiarity with multi-asset class instruments
- Strong Excel skills
- Experience with accounting systems is a plus
- Experience with Geneva accounting software is preferred
- Experience leveraging automation tools
What We Do
Being a quantitative finance firm that uses Machine Learning (ML) to create multi-asset portfolios and seek profit from the market, Trexquant has continuously improved its investment and research platform since starting operations, leveraging new and emerging technologies. Trexquant uses rigorous quantitative methods to create multi-asset portfolios in global markets. To do this, Trexquant develops trading signals using its vast and continuously growing collection of data variables used as inputs for more complex trading models called Strategies. The result is an ever-growing and adapting engine built from thousands of intricate models and tens of thousands of signals, tailor-made with the goal to outperform the market during any condition. Capital is managed across 5,500+ cash equity positions across the United States, Europe, Japan, Australia, and Canada.
