Location Cincinnati, OH On-site Department Operations About the Role Position Summary The Associate VP Trading Operations is responsible for leading the Firms trading functions across all service lines and investment vehicles. This includes day-to-day oversight of trading model management and ownership of all steps involved in the lifecycle of a non-liquid trade.
What Youll Do Position Responsibilities Trade Operations & Execution • Oversee trade execution of the Firm, including the coordination with custodians and operations analysts to ensure timely and accurate settlement. • Translate portfolio management decisions into executable transactions across the lifecycle of the trades. • Oversee daily cash inflow reporting and implement process enhancements so all interested parties receive appropriate information for trading activity. • Collaborate with Advisor teams on non-discretionary trading needs.
Trade Analytics & Framework • Work closely with Portfolio Management and Advisors to implement model portfolios in Black Diamond and oversee the trading activities associated with model changes. • Create reports and communicate relevant findings to management on trading activities.
Trade Expertise & Mentorship • Continued professional development on trading investment operations and technical platforms. • Mentor and train Operations analysts associated with the trading platform.
What We Expect Qualifications • Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline. • 8-12 years of experience in trading investment operations or financial-technology platform management. • Vast experience with portfolio accounting platforms, knowledge of Black Diamond or Tamarac preferred. • Knowledge of alternative investments, private capital, and hedge fund structures. • Strong understanding of valuation processes, transaction lifecycle, security master data, and portfolio operations. • Excellent communication skills and proven ability to partner with Investments Operations Compliance Technology and client-facing teams.
What We Offer Benefits & Compensation • Competitive compensation and bonus opportunities commensurate with qualifications and performance. • Employer-paid lifeSTDLTD and subsidized Medical, Dental, & Vision plans. • Wealth Benefits, including company contributions into 401k and ESOP programs. • Paid Time Off, Holidays, PTO, Parental Leave, and flexible/hybrid working. • Employee-led culture committees dedicated to enabling a happy and healthy company culture.
Why FEG About the Company FEG is an independently owned advisory firm that provides investment consulting, outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO), and research services to predominantly institutional clients, such as university endowments, private and public foundations, religious organizations, healthcare institutions, corporate retirement plans, and select family offices.
Founded in 1988, FEG has served communities both directly and by helping our clients fulfill their missions for over 35 years. FEG employs 140 professionals across offices in Cincinnati, Ohio, Dallas, Texas, and Indianapolis, Indiana, with approximately $100.4 billion in client assets under advisement.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an at-will basis.
Institutional clients include Charitable organizations, Community Foundations, Corporate, Healthcare, Higher Education, Independent Schools, Insurance, Native American Tribes, Private Foundations, Public Funds, Religious organizations, and Taft Hartley.
Nonprofit clients include Charitable organizations, Community Foundations, Healthcare, nonprofit, Higher Education, Independent Schools, Private Foundations, and Religious Organizations.
As of September 30, 2025, Assets under Advisement (AUA) include discretionary and non-discretionary assets of FEG and its affiliated entities. These assets are typically non-discretionary. Some asset values may not be readily available at the most recent quarter-end, therefore the previous quarters values were used and may be higher or lower depending on current market conditions.
Of the $100.4 billion in AUA, FEGs total assets under management (AUM) of $19.6 billion includes discretionary of $17.0 billion and non-discretionary AUM of $2.5 billion.
FEG Investment Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FEG Investment Advisors does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation, age 40 or older, disability, veteran, or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.