Securities Operation Associate-Trade Lifecycle

• Participate in low complexity lifecycle support tasks and help identify opportunities for process improvements within Securities Operations
• Review basic or tactical issues, policies or procedures for which answers can be quickly obtained, related to low risk tasks and deliverables with narrower impact
• Receive direction from manager and exercise judgment within defined parameters related to resolving situations on a full process within a trade environment, while developing understanding of various functions, policies, and procedures
• Provide information to, collaborate, and consult with peers, colleagues and managers, including internal and external customers, to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Build expertise in operational processes including client account onboarding, cash payments, customer service, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, and general ledger reconciliation
• Assist in gathering data to support resolution of issues
• review and analyze functional operational tasks that require research and evaluation
• Resolve low complexity escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations
• Research low complexity business risks, provide input into policies, enhance customer satisfaction, and review time sensitive documents and transaction requests
• Support overall effectiveness of the team according to plans
• monitor daily securities and cash related production work
• Contribute to implementation of projects, new or revised processes, and procedures that require coordination among operation teams and may perform analysis for initiatives that support business strategies

6+ months of Securities Operations experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

• MBA in Finance with the progressive experience in the captive financial services industry, specializing in securities operations and investment products
• Strong domain expertise in Equity, Fixed Income instruments, and Mutual Funds, with a solid understanding of trade lifecycle, settlement processes, and portfolio management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis), Word (reporting and documentation), and PowerPoint (presentations and stakeholder communication)
• Familiar with financial data platforms and tools
• Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams, streamline operational workflows, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a track record of delivering results in high-pressure environments