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Trade Operations Intern

Start Date: Summer 2026
Location: Irvine, CA | Hybrid
Hours: 15-30 per week

Founded in 2020, Simplify Asset Management Inc. is an ETF provider specializing in innovative ETF strategies and derivatives-based portfolio solutions designed to meet the needs of their clients in an increasingly challenging market environment. With over $13 billion AUM across 40+ ETFs, Simplify is looking for a self-driven and results-oriented individual to join our operations team. This role offers direct, hands-on exposure to ETF mechanics, derivatives (swaps, futures, options), and institutional counterparty operations within a fast-paced trading environment.

What You’ll Do:

•    Support the end-to-end trade lifecycle across equities, fixed income, and derivatives 
•    Perform daily reconciliations of positions, cash, and margin across custodians and counterparties, and resolve breaks 
•    Assist with margin and collateral management for OTC derivatives and financing transactions 
•    Build and enhance Excel-based tools and contribute to process improvements across trading and operations workflows 

Who You Are:

•    Highly self-motivated with a strong sense of ownership 
•    Inquisitive problem solver with a focus on improving processes and workflows 
•    Able to operate effectively in a fast-paced, autonomous environment 
•    Detail-oriented with the ability to manage deadlines and multiple priorities

What You Have:

•    Currently enrolled in a Master of Finance, Master of Accounting, or MBA program
•    An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field. 
•    Minimum of two years of full-time professional experience required (prior experience in finance, operations, or related fields strongly preferred)
•    Highly proficient in Excel, including building and maintaining reporting tools and working with large datasets 
•    Experience working with financial data, custodial platforms, or trading systems is a plus
•    CFA and/or CPA designation or progress/interest towards obtaining designation
•    Experience with market data providers such as Bloomberg, Reuters, Ycharts, and Morningstar
•    Ability to work during U.S. market hours 
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What You’ll Get:

•    Meaningful responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to live trading and operational processes from day one 
•    Mentorship from Simplify’s experienced operations team
•    Opportunity to join the firm full-time upon successful completion of the internship program
 

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