What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operational Specialist position at Dynamics Executive Search?
Operations Specialist
Our client is a rapidly growing financial sciences firm, revolutionizing investment management, insurance technology, private equity, and venture capital through cutting-edge data analysis and innovative problem-solving. By blending deep technical expertise with creative thinking, their team of scientists, technologists, and academics is shaping the future of finance and solving some of the world’s most complex economic challenges.
The Operations team plays a critical role in ensuring that the firm’s trading assets are settled, serviced, valued, and accurately reflected in their books and records for downstream reporting. With a commitment to operational excellence, they aim for 100% straight-through processing, including T0 matching of trading activity, T 1 position and PNL reconciliation, and the timely processing of post-trade events, including options processing and asset servicing. They proactively identify and resolve discrepancies between internal data and the data represented by prime brokerage, clearing, custodians, and fund administrators, ensuring that positions and funds are managed with precision.
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Operations Associate to join their growing Operations team. This is a unique opportunity to perform vital middle office and post-trade support functions while contributing to high-impact projects that will shape the future of the firm’s operations and reduce operational risk. The ideal candidate will be a strong problem solver with exceptional analytical abilities, able to manage multiple priorities and build collaborative relationships across departments.
If you're excited about contributing to a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have a passion for creating efficient, innovative solutions, we’d love to meet you!
Responsibilities:
- Perform trade reconciliations across various asset classes and markets.
- Define and implement operational risk controls to safeguard the firm’s activities.
- Reconcile internal positions with multiple counterparties, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
- Manage administrative positions, transactions, and cash reconciliations exceptions across a wide range of counterparties.
- Oversee T 0 matching and settlement of trades across multiple asset classes and markets.
- Handle mandatory and voluntary corporate action events, managing the entire post-trade lifecycle.
- Analyze and optimize the firm’s operational platform to establish straight-through processing and improve efficiency.
- Partner with technology teams to design and implement automated processes that reduce manual intervention.
- Track, resolve, and remediate operational incidents in a timely manner.
Qualifications:
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and find creative solutions.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a high-pressure environment.
- A collaborative mindset, with an eagerness to engage with cross-functional teams.
- A detail-oriented approach and passion for operational excellence.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding firm and play a pivotal role in supporting its operations while driving innovative improvements. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow with a forward-thinking organization, apply today!
