Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist

Robert Half is seeking an Operations Specialist within Financial Services. Buy-side experience preferred. Manage operational areas outsourced to State Street Alpha Outsourcing, including trade matching, settlement, and daily cash / position reconciliation. Oversee processing of subscriptions, redemptions, cashflows, and transition activity on all funds. Instructed FX when necessary and handled on-boarding and off-boarding of managed accounts. Manage corporate actions elections and notifications. Provide traditional Middle Office Support to new business opportunities, including handling third party requests and market opening. Create periodic custom client reports and handled adhoc duties. Coordinate on-boarding and off-boarding of clients, liaising with Compliance, Sales, client service teams, investors, traders, custodians, and consultants. Conduct regular service calls with various internal departments and external servicing partners on fund issues and initiatives. Liaise between custodial banks, administrators, and fund investors to ensure quality client service. Manage client contacts and coordinated annual compliance and tax documentation distributions and general ad hoc regulatory communications affecting fund clients.

Requirements : 5-10 years buy side preferred. Middle office / Back office experience. Strong knowledge of financial instruments, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and alternative investments. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.