Job Description

The Operations Specialist will work with the Sydney Operations Manager to handle coverage of AsiaPac responsibilities which will include monitoring failing and unmatched trades in high-risk Asia markets, ensuring broker execution trade matching via Omgeo product CTM and maintaining custodian settlement instructions via Omgeo product Alert. In addition, the Operations Specialist may handle assigned accounts for daily and monthly review and/or act as an individual contributor for specialized projects and specialized functions within a group.What You'll Do:

• Supporting global offices - Work with the Sydney office and provide coverage to build a "follow the sun model".
• Trade Support -Assist the Boston and Sydney Trade Settlement group to facilitate the trade matching and settlement process, including China market trade matching.
• Oversee & Maintain Custodian Relationships -Work with the custodians to ensure an effective working relationship and to secure proper attention and maintenance of client accounts.
• Support for Trading Group - Complete custody holdings checks for the AsiaPac region, assist with spendable cash confirmation, and other requests as needed.
• Reconciliation of Account Holdings/Activity -Check portfolio holdings, trading activity, and cash balances while providing oversight with outsource providers, BNY and SS&C
• Corporate Action Processing - Assist the Sydney Manager with oversight and monitoring of corporate actions on Sydney-based accounts. Assist with creating and maintaining the outsource operating model for voluntary and mandatory corporate actions.
• Pre-Trade Compliance - Assist the trading group in validating any pre-trade compliance exceptions in a timely manner.
• Account Set up- Work with internal stakeholders in setting up accounts for new clients, including working with transition managers.
• Internal Inquiries - Assisting with internal inquiries, such as from the Trading, Compliance or Global Client Group.

Responsibilities:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in fund accounting, operations, or investment management.
• Excellent analytical skills with knowledge of financial accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Windows & MS Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Charles River CRIMS, Omgeo CTM, and Omgeo Alert.
• Detail-oriented, flexible, and able to work both independently and in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to handle confidential information.

Interested candidates may send in their resume and cover letter directly to
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