Operations Specialist - Mutual Funds Services

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co•Jersey City, NJ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Intermediate Specialist performs high level specialized operational investment fund activities in support of the firm’s business lines. S/he is a subject matter specialist typically dealing with moderately complex issues as they relate to his/her area of focus. These activities include fund account document review and execution, order placement and settlements, communication with fund companies, processing and recording, reporting and acknowledgement, and reconciliation.

Requirements

BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience
1 to 2 years of Global Custody experience
Proven knowledge of one or more product area within Operations and its process
Ability to perform technical responsibilities of the job with a high level of competence, aptitude for thorough and timely research, analysis and resolution of a problem
Ability to communicate professionally through effective verbal and written skills
Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and effectively juggle assignments
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Proactive self-starter who is detail and goal oriented.

Responsibilities

Process transactions, verify information, manage daily volume, perform intraday and end of day reconciliation of daily work, help to ensure all deadlines and requirements are being met.
Provide superior client service, ensure timely response to internal and external requests, follow up on open transactions and inquiries.
Help to identify and document errors in an effort to reduce exposure, interact with other BBH departments on resolution of issues, communicate professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues in order to minimize risk and exposure, manage associated fund account projects, assist with defining procedures and controls.
Prepare and execute required fund documentation, investigate and respond to inquiries related to fund account openings, correctly reflect fund accounts on BBH systems, maintain and review daily department reports pertaining to mutual fund account openings