Securities Operations Specialist

• Participate in low to moderately complex lifecycle support initiatives and identify opportunity for process improvements within Securities Operations
• Review and analyze basic or tactical functional operational tasks or challenges that require research, evaluation, and selection of alternatives
• exercise independent judgment related to low-to-medium risk deliverables
• Present recommendations for resolving low to moderately complex situations related to a full process within a trade environment while developing understanding of function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Provide information to, collaborate, and consult with peers, colleagues and managers, including internal and external customers, to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Develop expertise in the following operational processes including client account onboarding, cash payments, customer service, funding operations, custodial operations, securities settlement services, structured loan operations, and general ledger reconciliation
• Resolve low to moderately complex escalated issues within the scope of responsibility in Security Operations
• Research low to moderately complex business risks, provide input into policies, enhance customer satisfaction, and review time sensitive documents and transaction requests
• Exercise independent judgment in understanding trade settlement workflow controls to minimalize the effects of operational breakdowns
• Support overall effectiveness of the team according to plans
• monitor daily securities and cash related production work
• Contribute and may lead implementation of projects, new or revised processes, and procedures that require coordination among operation teams and perform analysis for initiatives that support business strategies making decisions on matters with financial impact and risk

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

• 1+ year of mutual funds processing experience
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, applications, and utilize search tools to find information
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and across all organizational levels, where flexibility, collaboration, and adaptability are important
• Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience importing, exporting, and manipulating data using Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Health benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
• Parental leave
• Critical caregiving leave
• Discounts and savings
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Scholarships for dependent children
• Adoption reimbursement