Operations Intern

ABOUT THE TEAM

Clearwater Analytics' Managed Services team runs the day-to-day middle- and back-office operations — trade operations, NAV accounting, reconciliation, and regulatory reporting, for hedge funds and asset managers operating on the Enfusion platform. MS teams work inside a SOC 1 Type II control environment across break analysis & resolution, daily NAV production, trade affirmation using industry-standard platforms such as CTM, NYFIX, Traiana, and DTCC ALERT.

As an intern on this team, you'll get first-hand exposure to how a fund's operations actually run behind the scenes.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

assist in matching internal transaction records against custodian, broker, and bank statements, and help log discrepancies for the team to investigate. Data Entry & Validation: help record investor inflows, redemptions, corporate actions, and trade bookings accurately into the core portfolio accounting system (Enfusion).

Trade Support: observe and support daily trade affirmation workflows across platforms including CTM, NYFIX, and Traiana. NAV & Reporting: shadow the daily NAV process & monthly trial balance reconciliation and help prepare operational reports. Records and reports the status of daily and monthly operational delivery. WHAT YOU'LL GAIN Direct, hands-on exposure to how a real fund's middle and back office runs on a daily market cycle.

Training on Enfusion and industry-standard platforms — CTM, NYFIX, Traiana, DTCC ALERT, and EMIR reporting tools. Mentorship from experienced fund operations professionals across reconciliation, NAV accounting, and trade lifecycle management. A front-row seat to how a SOC 1 Type II controlled operating environment is run in practice.

QUALIFICATIONS

Currently pursuing, or recently completed, a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Commerce, Accounting, Business Management, or a related quantitative field. Certifications (Bonus): Progress toward CFA Level I, NISM, or another relevant local market certification is a plus, though not required. Hard Skills Strong Microsoft Excel skills — comfortable with VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, and handling large data sets without errors.

Basic understanding of financial statements, general ledger accounting, and how corporate actions (e.g., stock splits, dividends) affect fund valuations. Asset Classes: Intermediate understanding of fixed income and equity investments and a basic knowledge of alternative security types Strong accounting and/or finance skills.

Familiarity with core operational concepts — how NAV is calculated daily, and the trade settlement lifecycle (e.g., clearing, custodian communication, T+1 settlement). Soft Skills Hyper-attention to detail — accuracy matters; a single misplaced decimal or swapped account number can cause real compliance and financial issues.

Clear written and verbal communication for presenting findings and handling internal or client queries. Process orientation — able to follow structured SOPs precisely while spotting opportunities to improve them. Time management under pressure — comfortable working to firm daily market cut-off times. A proactive, eager-to-learn attitude toward new financial software and workflows.