Trading & Cost Basis Subject Matter Expert
About The Position
As a Trading & Cost Basis Subject Matter Expert, you will serve as the expert-level resource within the cost basis function. You will be responsible for resolving the highest-complexity issues, leading audit and testing initiatives, and driving process and documentation improvements. This role partners cross-functionally with Product, IT, and Operations teams, serves as the subject-matter expert for internal partners across the firm, and provides mentorship and knowledge transfer to Client Support Specialists — Cost Basis. The Senior Client Support Specialist — Cost Basis sets the quality standard for the cost basis function and is accountable for ensuring the team has the tools, knowledge, and processes needed to operate at a high level. As we continue to evolve and live our Orion values, we are looking for someone to grow with us.
Requirements
- A minimum of two (2) years of significant financial industry experience as required
- Expert knowledge of cost basis methodology including all gain/loss methods (FIFO, LIFO, specific identification, average cost), tax lot management, and wash sale rules
- Expert understanding of corporate actions and their cascading impact on tax lot accuracy and cost basis reporting
- Ability to resolve high-complexity, multi-system cost basis discrepancies with sound analytical judgment
- Deep understanding of IRS cost basis reporting requirements and financial industry regulatory standards
- Ability to validate new platform functionality against cost basis rules and regulatory expectations during UAT cycles
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field as preferred
- Prior experience in cost basis, tax lot reconciliation, or accounting operations as preferred
- Demonstrated expert-level knowledge may substitute for years of experience
- Experience leading audit reviews or UAT cycles as preferred
- Prior mentorship or training responsibilities as preferred
- Familiarity with Orion platform and custodian coordination processes as preferred
Responsibilities
- Resolve escalated, high-complexity cost basis issues involving multi-system discrepancies, ambiguous tax lot scenarios, and advanced corporate action impacts
- Lead and execute audit reviews for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory standards
- Own advanced UAT cycles and validate new platform functionality prior to release
- Identify operational risks within the cost basis function and recommend strategic process improvements
- Document advanced procedures and contribute to the refinement of departmental controls and internal standards
- Serve as the subject-matter expert for internal partners including Product, IT, Operations, and leadership
- Mentor and train Client Support Specialists — Cost Basis on advanced topics, complex case handling, and best practices
- Partner with Product and IT teams on enhancement requests, defect documentation, and release validation
- Coordinate with custodians on complex data issues requiring escalated resolution
- Lead or contribute to documentation redesign and workflow optimization initiatives within the cost basis function
Benefits
- health, dental, vision, and disability coverage on day one
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- paid parental leave
- pet benefits including pawternity leave and pet insurance
- student loan repayment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
