Banking Operation Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

• Global Operations Support: Collaborate with the Sydney office to deliver a follow the sun operational model, ensuring continuity and efficiency across time zones.
• Trade Support: Facilitate trade matching and settlement processes for the Boston and Sydney Trade Settlement groups, including China market trade matching.
• Custodian Relationship Management: Maintain effective working relationships with custodians, ensuring proper attention to and maintenance of client accounts.
• Trading Group Support: Conduct custody holdings checks for the AsiaPac region, confirm spendable cash, and respond to ad hoc requests.
• Account Reconciliation: Oversee portfolio holdings, trading activity, and cash balances, coordinating with outsource providers such as BNY and SS&C.
• Corporate Action Processing: Assist with oversight and monitoring of corporate actions on Sydney-based accounts, and contribute to the development of operating models for voluntary and mandatory corporate actions.
• Pre-Trade Compliance: Support the trading group in validating pre-trade compliance exceptions promptly.
• Account Setup: Work with internal stakeholders to set up accounts for new clients, including collaboration with transition managers.
• Internal Stakeholder Support: Respond to internal inquiries from Trading, Compliance, or the Global Client Group.
• Requirements
• Minimum 2 years of fund accounting, operations, or investment management experience.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of financial accounting principles.
• Proficiency in MS Windows and Office Suite.
• Familiarity with Charles River CRIMS, Omgeo CTM, and Omgeo Alert is advantageous.
• Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, and leadership abilities.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information.