Investment Operations - Asset Management

Nassau • Hartford, CT

11d • $75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Responsible for the timely and efficient settlement of investment transactions including purchases, sales, transfers, and corporate actions for public and private bonds, bank loans, mortgage loans, and limited partnerships. Settle trades with the goal of minimizing trade failures and ensuring efficient information flow to all relevant constituent groups. Act as liaison between portfolio managers, traders, brokers, accountants, and custodian banks in order to monitor and complete sales and purchases.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of relevant investment settlement/operations experience including exposure to basic investment accounting and experience with bank loans
• Knowledge of financial markets and instruments, as well as an understanding of investment terminology and settlement practices
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements and financial risks associated with domestic and foreign investing
• Good verbal, written communication and comprehension skills in order to interact with internal and external professionals
• Skill in handling multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrate tact, diplomacy, and customer focus
• Ability to work independently and/or in a team environment
• Detail-oriented and possess strong decision-making skills
• Strong PC skills and use of various applications/software

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of routine and non-routine duties requiring knowledge of detailed and complex settlement activities
• Analyze and affirm trade details and follow up on issues
• Act as liaison between portfolio managers, credit analysts, traders, legal counsel, accountants, brokers, and custodian and agent banks
• Re-register physical certificates into fund name at custodian banks
• Resolve issues related to trade activity, wire transfers, income collection, cash balances, corporate actions, and movement of securities for custodian banks
• Resolve discrepancies and recommend appropriate action to counterparties
• Provide training and instruction of job procedures to associates
• Assist in the provision of information required in external or internal audits
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level