Imagine if you had the skills, knowledge, and teammates to both understand the root of the world’s most pressing problems and build the technologies and companies best positioned to solve them.
RA Capital
has done exactly that for more than two decades, backing bold ideas in medicines to further human health and now expanding into Planetary Health to improve how efficiently we utilize the world’s precious resources.
RA Capital is among the leading providers of capital and services to the most promising innovators in the world. We invest flexibly—seed to IPO and beyond, anywhere in the world—with $10 B+ under management and a culture that prizes curiosity, rigor, and collaborative debate. We are investors who not only fund companies but get elbow deep in building them. From helping them recruit talent to helping them recruit patients for their studies to helping match them to strategic partners and even going to Washington to win reforms, RA Capital’s large team has people with nearly every relevant expertise one might need to turn an idea into a cure that actually helps people.
If you live for first-principles problem-solving with great colleagues, thrive on complexity, and want to do meaningful work that ripples across industries and ecosystems, you’ll feel at home at RA Capital. Here, questions are welcomed, ideas are tested, and victories are shared. Even our lawyers are creative and engaging. And don’t get us started on our compliance team’s wicked sense of humor; nothing about what we do is boring.
Are you ready to bring your creativity, discipline and collaborative spirit to help us invent the future? Join us and you’ll collaborate daily with investors, founders, physicians, biologists, engineers, economists, and reform advocates who think in systems and act with urgency.
Join us to invent a happier, healthier, more productive future - and have fun doing it.
RA Capital Management is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Trade Operations Analyst to join its Operations team. Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, this role will support all aspects of trade and treasury operations across the firm’s hedge fund, separately managed accounts, and commitment-based venture funds. The role is execution-oriented and requires strong analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
This position will focus on trade support, reconciliations, treasury management, middle office operations, regulatory reporting support, and operational process improvement, while partnering closely with internal teams and external counterparties to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and scalability of operational workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Review daily cash and position reconciliations across multiple accounts and counterparties
Provide trade support, including trade booking, symbol setup, and maintenance
Maintain and enhance security master data, including user-defined fields and operational reference data
Resolve administrator, prime broker, and trader inquiries related to trade breaks, settlement issues, lifecycle events, and live or historical P&L questions
Assist in managing relationships with fund administrators, middle office providers, and other external operational partners
Support filings related to daily trading activity, including 13G/D and Section 16 filings
Assist with regulatory reporting requirements, including Form PF, 13F, and related filings
Support oversight of operational, legal, and compliance workflows, including best execution, valuation policies, and trading documentation requirements
Manage treasury-related functions, including cash forecasting, wire processing, and capital activity monitoring
Review and optimize leverage usage across prime broker relationships
Monitor stock borrow costs and financing activity across counterparties
Process wires accurately and in a timely manner while adhering to internal controls and operational procedures
Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance controls, and increase efficiency across operations workflows
Leverage technology and automation, including AI tools, to streamline operational processes and improve reporting accuracy
Support special projects and strategic operational initiatives as needed
Skills & Attributes
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
Ability to work effectively at a detailed level while maintaining a broader operational perspective
Demonstrates sound judgment, professional skepticism, and a willingness to challenge assumptions when appropriate
Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Accountability, responsibility, and a high degree of professionalism
Key Requirements
2–4 years of experience in trade support or operations at an alternative asset manager, hedge fund, or financial services firm
Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Business
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience working in fast-paced environments with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Strong analytical and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Ability to take ownership of responsibilities and follow through independently to completion
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external counterparties
Knowledge of Eze OMS and Enfusion PMS preferred
Bloomberg experience preferred
Familiarity with regulatory reporting and operational compliance workflows preferred
Additional Requirements
Candidates must be AI-forward thinkers, with a demonstrated willingness to incorporate AI tools into daily workflows
Proactively explore and implement new technologies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness
Must be locally based and have the ability to work a hybrid schedule in the Boston office
Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship or transfer of sponsorship
Compensation
RA Capital Management is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Pay for this position will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, and current market conditions.
In addition to base salary (listed below), employees may be eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement contributions, and paid time off.
Total Rewards
We take pride in offering a comprehensive employee benefits program as a key part of overall compensation. Our Total Rewards include:
Employer-paid monthly premiums
for health, dental, and vision coverage
Wellness benefits and programs
to support physical and mental well-being
Resources and perks
that enhance work-life balance and financial security
We’re dedicated to helping our employees thrive professionally and personally.
Massachusetts base pay range
$85,000
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$125,000 USD
RA Capital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please reach out to [email protected] for assistance.