Operations Associate

Zerodha Fund House

About The Role

• Motivated and meticulous Operations Associate to join our operations team.
• Play a vital role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations, contributing directly to our mission of revolutionizing the financial landscape in India.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily operational tasks including cash flow management and NAV computation.
• Conduct timely reconciliations, trade processing, settlements, and trade reporting for mutual fund schemes and PMS clients.
• Maintain accurate daily cash positions, expense accruals, and income accruals.
• Ensure compliance with KYC norms and support investor onboarding processes.
• Process investor subscriptions and redemptions with accuracy and timeliness.
• Support finalization of taxation matters, including TDS, GST, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist in closing books of accounts for mutual fund schemes and PMS clients.
• Coordinate seamlessly with service providers such as banks, RTA, custodians, and fund accountants.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and support decision-making.
• Proactively identify process inefficiencies, streamline workflows, and implement improvements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, or relevant field (preferred).
• 0-1 year of relevant experience in operations within Financial Services (Mutual Funds, PMS, Insurance etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (advanced Excel skills preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Skills & Attributes (Good To Have)

• Highly self-disciplined, detail-oriented, and proactive.
• Strong time management and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team.
• Basic understanding of financial markets with a quick learning aptitude.
• Comfortable balancing long-term planning with day-to-day operational execution.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a logical and analytical mindset.