Operations Project Associate - 6 Month Contract

We at Swissblock are a private investment firm on a mission to lead the way in cross-asset investing. With a keen understanding that timing is paramount, we employ a systematic approach that combines robust algorithmic trading with exhaustive cross-asset market analysis.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an operations professional to join the existing team.

As an Operations Project Associate, you will support the Operations team across
ongoing operational initiatives, process improvements, new project implementation, and
selected BAU operational activities. The role combines hands-on Operations support
with project-related work, particularly where process automation, data analysis, testing,
and workflow improvement are required.

• Supporting the Operations team in daily operational workflows (both early and
  late shift), including trade capture, reconciliation, reporting, settlement follow-up,
  and exception management.
• Providing backup support for BAU Operations activities when required, including
  daily trade checks, cash and position reconciliations, settlement follow-up,
  reporting, and exception handling.
• Ensuring continuity of key operational processes during team absences, peak
  workload periods, or project implementation phases.
• Assisting with the development, testing, and enhancement of operational
  processes across trading, reconciliation, reporting, and control frameworks.
• Working closely with Operations and Technology to help automate manual
  workflows, improve data quality, and increase process scalability.
• Supporting new project rollouts by preparing test cases, performing user
  acceptance testing, documenting issues, and coordinating follow-ups with
  relevant stakeholders.
• Helping to analyse operational breaks, data inconsistencies, and workflow
  inefficiencies, and proposing practical solutions
• Preparing clear documentation of processes, controls, test results, and
  implementation steps.

• Proven hands-on experience in Operations, Trading Operations, Middle Office, or
  a similar financial services environment.
• Strong coding or scripting skills, ideally with experience in Python, SQL, VBA, or
  similar tools.
• A strong interest in operational automation, process improvement, and project
  implementation.
• Good understanding of trade lifecycle, reconciliations, settlements, cash
  movements, and operational controls.
• Ability to support BAU operational processes while also contributing to project
  and automation initiatives.
• Ability to work independently, investigate issues, and translate business
  requirements into practical operational or technical solutions.
• Strong attention to detail, structured working style, and ability to document
  processes clearly.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Availability for a 6-month contract and ad-hoc late shift coverage.

• Experience with OMS platforms, reconciliation tools, broker/custodian portals, or
  trading-related systems.
• Hands-on exposure to financial instruments such as equities, futures, FX, OTC
  derivatives, CFDs, or fixed income products.
• Experience supporting system implementation, data mapping, UAT, or
  operational automation projects.
• Familiarity with reporting, exception management, margin/cash reconciliation, or
  regulatory reporting workflows.
• Prior experience in a hedge fund, asset manager, broker, bank, or trading
  environment.