Senior Operations Specialist - Corporate Actions & Pricing

Business Analyst

Boston, MA

JO-1602-189

The Senior Operations Specialist will work within the Corporate Actions & Pricing team and assume a lead role in the corporate actions function as well as prepare fairvalue recommendations, manage pricing exceptions, perform daily and monthly account reconciliations and maintain cross departmental relationships.

Responsibilities:

Corporate Action Research, Processing, Support and Communications:

• Involvement in the entire corporate action (CA) life cycle for both voluntary and mandatory corporate actions.
• Act as liaison between the CA-Pricing group, other groups at the firm and external parties for corporate action related inquiries and requests.

Pricing Research and Support:

• Monitor and resolve daily pricing exceptions.
• Prepare daily and monthly reconciliations.

Project Management:

• Responsible for participating in various initiatives and projects within Corporate Action & Pricing group.

Reconciliation of Account Holdings/Activity:

• Reconcile portfolio holdings, trading activity, and cash balances with the custodian bank statements.
• Research and resolve any discrepancies.

Facilitate Monthly/Quarterly/Annual Reporting:

• Ensure accounting data is correct by performing account reviews at month end.

Oversee & Maintain Custodian Relationships:

• Foster strong custodian relationships related to client account management.

Oversee and Maintain Inter-Departmental Relationships:

• Respond to special requests made by the clients, internal groups and/or consultants.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Economics, or another financial related degree preferred. At least four years corporate actions operations experience and a minimum of two years fund accounting experience. Strong analytical background and knowledge of financial accounting principles. Proficient in MS Windows and MS 2007 office suite. Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills. Detail oriented, flexible, and able to multitask. Ability to work within a team environment (as well as independently). Strong business judgment with confidential information.