Head of Back-Office Operations

Job Summary

Aravali seeks a Head of Backoffice Operations to lead and execute front-to-back operations and fund accounting, ensuring accurate trade booking, settlement, reconciliation, and valuation across global markets with a focus on Asian arbitrage and macro strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the back office operations team to ensure efficient trade booking, settlement, reconciliation, and valuation processes
• Perform hands-on management of trade lifecycle activities to maintain accurate and timely records
• Coordinate daily trade and cash settlement reconciliations with Prime Brokers, bilateral counterparties, and exchange clearing members
• Collaborate with fund administrators to reconcile trades, verify shadow NAV, and support monthly NAV calculations
• Oversee onboarding processes for prime and other brokers across multiple markets to ensure compliance and operational readiness
• Review and manage legal contracts and documentation related to global brokerage relationships
• Conduct valuation of exchange-traded and OTC instruments across FX, rates, commodities, volatility, equity, and credit asset classes
• Manage accounting entries within official software to maintain accurate financial records
• Proactively follow up on all operational tasks to ensure completeness and accuracy
• Support the investment team with additional operational duties as required

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role within a fund or fund administrator environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications to support operational and reporting tasks
• Accounting background is a strong advantage
• Demonstrated strong organizational and communication skills to coordinate with multiple stakeholders
• Proven ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and diligent approach to task management and follow-up