Job Description

Strategic Staffing Solutions is currently looking for a Securities Operations Associate for a W2 contract opportunity!

Job Description: 

Securities Operations: Covers jobs responsible for processing, reconciling, resolving, and administering cash, security, or derivative transactions. 

In this role, you will:

• Perform a variety of operational tasks for complex securities or process extensive knowledge of systems.
• Provide ideas for improving or implementing processes
• Perform moderately complex duties such as processing, researching inquiries, and reconciling transactions
• Review time-sensitive documents
• Provide training or work direction to less experienced staff
• Address compliance and corporate governance issues for the department
• Lead or participate in projects
• Collaborate and consult with peers, colleagues, and managers to resolve issues and achieve goals
• Interact with internal customers
• Receive direction from leaders and exercise independent judgment while developing the knowledge to understand function, policies, procedures, and compliance requirements

Required Qualifications, US:

• 4+ years of Securities Operations experience, or equivalent experience demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to navigate multiple computer systems and applications and utilize search tools to find information
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Effective organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Ability to work independently, proactively, innovatively, and creatively while exercising sound judgment
• Solid problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• BS/BA degree or higher
• Investment industry experience
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Job Expectations:

Applicants must be trained and able to support Investment Policy Statement (IPS) processing and may include processing SMA client servicing tasks. Must be able to efficiently multi-task in a risk-minded, fast-paced environment. Must respond timely to all request validations and effectively collaborate with other members of the team in support of the Separately Managed Account (SMA) business.

  
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