What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Specialist position at Acara Solutions?
Are you an Operations Specialist looking to join one of the top companies in the Investment Banking industry?Are you looking to further your career and grow?Do you have experience with SFTP?If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!Acara Solutions seeks highly qualified candidates to work on-site with our client in Jersey City, NJ. Interested? Here's what you'd do : -Fund Order & Custody Product is looking for a Project Specialist to lead in managing select projects supporting the Fund Order and Custody team's third-party mutual fund business.-Working within the product and project team, the analyst will be responsible for specific projects related to the product and project group and report directly to the team leader.-This person will lead the initiative of automating third-party US money market funds to improve efficiency, increase profitability, and mitigate risk.-The analyst will be responsible for all aspects of the automation initiative, including presenting to senior management, driving discussions with Risk and Office of General Counsel (OGC), and attending outside meetings with transfer agents or fund companies to drive trade / settlement automation.-Participate in all FO&C project reviews to analyze and prioritize fund families for automation based on activity and or trade value.-Will be expected to lead select specific reviews-Coordinate automation efforts with external funds / transfer agents through the use of pre-existing file transfer (SFTP) automation.-Coordinate testing efforts related to automation across all impacted teams, including securing and managing resources, writing test scripts, and managing data prep for the test region.-Participate in department implementation of all automation initiatives and manage wellness review (Mandatory weekend support).-Manage post-implementation oversight with impacted teams and fund / transfer agents.-Coordinate requirements and automation efforts with external funds / transfer agents through proprietary files.-Work with team leads and supervisors to proactively address resource constraints and production vs. testing to achieve project milestones.-Assist with defect triaging and resolution.-Responsible for the timely completion of all project-related tasks, including test script and requirement writing, testing plan, UAT, and implementation.-Assist in the development and production of management reporting for project progress.-In conjunction with OGC, Risk, and Compliance, be the point person for all automation-related discussions.-Take an active role in any risk, compliance, and project teams to compile and analyze data relevant to the activity.-Help lead in any remediation efforts.-Manage UAT, Qtest, and all related project documentation, ensuring accurate and organized project records.-Be a point person who understands all costs and revenues of the automation effort / project.-Review, intending to minimize testing and implementation costs by streamlining processes and reducing redundancies. Here's what you'll get : Pay : $40 / hr.Hours : 40 hours / week.Length : Temp (6 Months). Sounds like a good fit?APPLY TODAY About Acara SolutionsAcara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider—we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.Required Skills / Qualifications : -Bachelor's Degree (BA / BS).-Minimum of 3 years of Project experience.-Minimum of 3 experience with SFTP.-Minimum of 2 years of US Money Market experience.Preferred Skills / Qualifications : -Knowledge of Qtest.-Experienced manager of people and projects.-Good Organizational Skills.-Good Communication Skills at all levels.-Proficient with Excel and other Microsoft Office tools.-Good at working independently.-Proactive, self-starter.-Ability to motivate teams at all levels.-Ability to manage competing deliverables. Additional Information : -Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.-In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be needed to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the necessary employment eligibility verification form upon hire.Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.
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