Trading Operations Associate

A Group Of People Passionate About Tomorrow’s Future

We are a curious and performance driven team who believes that innovation matters, not just to an investor's portfolio drill but to all of our lives. We strive to understand where the world is heading and what it means for business globally.

ARK is a global investment manager focused solely on investing in disruptive innovation that is changing the way the world works. Majority Owner, Catherine

D. Wood, founded ARK in 2014 on the belief that innovation is key to growth. Rooted in over 40 years of experience, ARK aims to identify large-scale investment opportunities in the public and private markets resulting from technological innovations centered around genome sequencing, robotics, artificial intelligence, energy storage, and blockchain technology. We invest in the leaders, enablers, and beneficiaries of disruptive innovation.

ARK manages and sub advises long-only global equity and digital asset portfolios across a variety of investment vehicles, including a suite of exchange traded funds (ETFs), a venture fund, mutual funds, and separately managed accounts. Our investments are backed by an open research ecosystem designed to identify innovations with the potential for long‑term growth. ARK has greater than $20 billion assets under outset management.

ARK is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and strives to maintain an environment free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, or any other protected category or characteristics as defined by federal, state, or local laws. If you want to learn more, please visit our “Philosophy” page to understand how ARK differs from traditional investment firms.

We also encourage you to meet the ARK team and follow us on X.

This is a Full-Time position in our St. Petersburg, FL Corporate Headquarters.

As a Junior Trading Operations team member, you will play a vital role in supporting the daily operational processes that ensure accurate trade execution, portfolio management, reconciliations, and compliance across ARK’s investment vehicles. You will collaborate closely with portfolio managers, traders, custodians, and external partners to maintain smooth operations and contribute to the efficiency and accuracy of ARK’s trading and investment activities.

• Update Nikko portfolios and SMA models in Bloomberg.
• Send official trade files and model checker files.
• Update ownership tracker and continuing trades in Teams.
• Share pre‑market movers (ARK and General) and morning news headlines.
• Update Crypto ETF Daily AUM.
• Record morning meeting notable questions.
• Upload CU/RU for US ETFs (BNY) and EU ETFs (NT).

• Perform cash and position reconciliations for funds.
• Monitor daily BNYM compliance emails.
• Add ABA MF and Venture Fund cash.
• Book venture trades and update venture pricing.
• Check prior day’s trades for accuracy (opposite directions, average price).
• Respond to market maker requests.
• Provide periodic trading/news updates to Cathie & team.
• Assist with trade settlement्रा when needed.
• Conduct regular compliance checks (crypto, 5/10/40 rules, issuer exposure).

• Update Nikko portfolios urging! SMA models in Enfusion.
• Update ARK 10 Bloomberg when traded.
• Track continuing trades.
• Prepare daily trade recaps across funds (BNY ETFs, Cayman Blocker, Interval Funds, ABA MF, IQEQ).
• Process Cayman Blocker trades when required.
• Send End‑of‑Day summary email including trades, flows, and performance.
• Confirm NYFIX matching for all trades.

• Deliver client models (biweekly or weekly).
• Prepare 13F and 13G ownership reports.
• Complete monthly client reporting (SMRS and ABA).
• Manage Israel Sleeve trades, models, and monthly write‑ups.

• Detail‑oriented:
  Strong ability to manage large sets of data with accuracy.
• Organized:
  Able to prioritize multiple daily and periodic tasks under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative:
  Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.
• Proactive:
  Takes initiative to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicative:
  Clear and professional in written and verbal communication with internal teams and external partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in trading operations, investment management, or financial services (internships or relevant coursework considered).
• Familiarity with Bloomberg, Enfusion, or similar portfolio management systems preferred.
• Strong Excel and data management skills.
• Knowledge of ETFs, mutual funds, and/or digital assets a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.