Specialist, Trading and Trading Support
About The Position
The CSIM Trade Operations Team (TOPS) plays a critical role in supporting Schwab’s mutual fund and exchange traded fund (ETF) business by providing operational oversight and control across the trade lifecycle. In this role, you will help ensure the accurate processing, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation of investment transactions, enabling portfolio managers and traders to focus on delivering positive outcomes for clients. Your work will directly contribute to maintaining the integrity, efficiency, and reliability of Schwab’s investment operations. As a Trade Operations Analyst, you will partner with internal teams and external service providers—including brokers, custodians, accountants, and other market participants—to resolve trade, cash, and position discrepancies, monitor corporate actions, and maintain the quality and accuracy of critical operational data. You will use analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to investigate issues, identify process improvements, and support operational projects that enhance efficiency and strengthen controls. This role offers the opportunity to build expertise in trading and settlement processes while developing strong cross-functional relationships and influencing outcomes across a complex operating environment. You'll join a collaborative team that values accountability, continuous improvement, and partnership. Through exposure to a broad range of operational activities and industry participants, you'll have opportunities to expand your knowledge of investment operations, develop technical expertise, and make meaningful contributions to Schwab Asset Management's success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- 1+ years of professional experience in financial services, operations, accounting, business administration, investment operations, or a related field.
- Knowledge of trading and settlement processes for equity and/or fixed income securities.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze information, evaluate alternatives, and make sound decisions to resolve operational issues.
- Ability to identify, investigate, and solve problems independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while adapting to changing priorities and business needs.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain data accuracy and support operational controls.
- Ability to work a flexible 8-hour schedule between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST.
Nice To Haves
- 1+ years of experience in trade operations, investment operations, settlements, reconciliations, or related financial operations functions.
- Experience partnering with brokers, custodians, prime brokers, fund accountants, or other financial services vendors.
- Experience monitoring vendor performance metrics and supporting operational oversight activities.
- Experience identifying workflow improvements and contributing to process optimization initiatives.
- Experience supporting operational projects or system enhancement initiatives.
- Familiarity with Omgeo Central Trade Manager (CTM).
- Experience using BlackRock Aladdin or similar investment management platforms.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the accurate processing, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation of investment transactions.
- Resolve trade, cash, and position discrepancies.
- Monitor corporate actions.
- Maintain the quality and accuracy of critical operational data.
- Investigate issues, identify process improvements, and support operational projects.
Benefits
- Bonus or incentive opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
