Associate - Treasury

Balyasny Asset Management (BAM) is a global, multi-strategy investment Firm with over $21 billion in assets under management. We are a diversified business, with global breadth and depth. Our Firm has a clear mission: To consistently deliver uncorrelated returns in all market environments. Today, BAM employs more than 160 portfolio managers and 1,200 investment professionals across 19 offices in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. We are active across six investing strategies: Equities Long/Short, Equities Arbitrage, Macro, Commodities, Systematic, and Growth Equity. We also have a dedicated private investment team, BAM Elevate, and a standalone equities unit, Corbets Capital.

We are now seeking a Treasury Associate to enhance its Treasury operations in Asia. This role focuses on managing cash and liquidity, part of a global team, and based in our dynamic Hong Kong or Singapore office. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting business growth initiatives and fostering relationships with key counterparts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor BAM’s liquidity to ensure the availability of cash and collateral across Prime Brokers (PBs), Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), and bilateral counterparts in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with business COOs and Portfolio Managers to support growth across diverse financial products including Equities, Macro, and Commodities.
• Serve as the regional point of contact for Portfolio Managers, addressing inquiries related to funding, margin and treasury operations.
• Engage with funding and clearing counterparts to gain an in-depth understanding of the market structure and funding needs within the region.
• Identify and implement strategies to minimize funding costs and reduce working capital usage.
• Cultivate a strong network of relationships with industry counterparts to drive the firm’s growth and scalability.
• Guarantee the accuracy of margin and funding data within the firm by coordinating with internal dev/data teams and/or external vendors.
• Oversee the daily verification of margin call wires for accuracy and integrity.
• Partner with internal teams to improve the reporting of key Treasury data to management.
• Offer expert guidance on intricate margin rules to internal stakeholders and development teams.
• Facilitate the identification of short-term investment opportunities in liquid assets to optimize returns on the firm’s liquidity reserves.

Candidate Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Treasury role, ideally within the buy-side.
• Self-motivated individual with a track record of working independently and within a team setting.
• Exceptional analytical and data examination skills, with proficiency in Excel and a strong preference for SQL and Python knowledge.
• In-depth understanding of the funding markets for various asset classes in Asia,
• Experience with FX funding (FX swaps) especially in markets with restricted currencies.
• Experience with margin concepts and understanding of market rule-sets.
• Knowledge of funding markets in China, India, and Korea will be considered an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to join a high-caliber team in a globally recognized firm.
• A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
• Career development opportunities in a fast-paced industry.