Ops Specialist Trade Processing

Ops Specialist Trade Processing

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Ops Specialist Trade Processing for an opportunity in Boston, MA!

Position Title: Ops Specialist Trade Processing

Location: Boston, MA

Anticipated Start Date: 03/17/2025
Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.
Expected Duration: 6+ Months

Job Type: Full-time Monday thru Friday Hybrid 3 days
Pay Range: $23/hr - $24/hr
Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).


Requirements:
Trade.
Equity.
Fund.
Recent Bachelor's Degree.

Job Description:

The Operations Specialist ensures all trade entries into the accounting system are accurate and timely. This individual is responsible for performing specialized operations related to routine securities processing activities in support of the firm's business lines. As Specialist, s/he deals with issues as they relate to his/her area of focus. These activities include: executing controls, assisting others, accounting for trade activity, resolving trade problems, ensuring accurate and timely cash management, client contact (internal and external) along with 529 administration. ? Ensures all trades straight through processed and those requiring manual intervention are properly accounted for in the accounting system. ? Reconciles trades entered into order management systems to trades received by trade processing system. ? Reviews trade issues reports to ensure trade price deviations are researched and resolved with appropriate parties. ? Manages trading of daily cash flows with investment companies including trade confirmation oversight. ? Coordinates raising cash activities for fund portfolios for expense payments such as management fees. ? Coordinates reallocation events ensuring portfolios meet specified target allocations. ? Utilizes various resources to provide cash projections to clients and customers. ? Ensures systemic feeds and manuals adjustments are accounted for accurately to ensure timely cash projections reporting. ? Communicates professionally and constructively to ensure proper trade entry and accountability in order to minimize risk and exposure. ? Contributes to and maintains a high level of teamwork with Trade Processing. ? BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience. ? Demonstrated PC skills. ? Ability to identify, escalate and resolve a problem. ? Ability to communicate professionally both verbally and written. ? Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively. ? Organizational skills and detail-oriented. ? Ability to multi-task. ? Ability to work in a team environment. ? Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Could you please provide us with the job description for this role? The role is within the ETF TA team, so some prior industry knowledge would be preferred but not necessary. Critical skills include: problem solving, attention to detail, the role is client facing so a strong communicator is needed. The role requires individual contribution as well as quite a bit of teamwork. The person in the role will have daily deliverables and support their manager with different bespoke asks.
Is there something outside of the job description you are looking for regarding skills or competencies (any information is helpful)? Some industry knowledge is a plus, especially if its ETF specific.
What will the hybrid schedule look like for the selected contractor? BBH prefers employees to be in office 3 days a week and home 2, with the option to be in the office as often as they'd like
How many hours will the contractor be expected to work each week? 40
What is the expected term for this request? 6 months with the option to renew
Is this a contract assignment, or is there a possibility for temp to perm? Possibility for temp to perm

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:
Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward' s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.


BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 235281 when responding to this ad.

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