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ICONMA, LLC Operations Specialist III in United States
Our Client, a Banking company, is looking for a Operations Specialist III for their Dallas, TX/ hybrid location. Responsibilities:
The Investment and Monetary Controls Teams play a significant role within Global Wealth & Investment Management and Private Bank. Our dynamic department is responsible for the custody and settlement of assets, as well as the invoicing and collection of revenue and sub-accounting services such as recordkeeping. Our teams are relied heavily upon for participation in projects and initiatives that help promote responsible growth for the business and our Clients. We focus on minimizing risk and promoting a positive Client experience. Teams interface daily with Financial Advisors, Investment Managers and Internal and External Business partners to provide all manners of operational support for Merrill Lynch and Private Bank accounts.
Manages the relationships and sub-accounting services for over 30,497 securities representing domestic and offshore Mutual Fund, Alternative Investment and Money Market positions
Perform Transfer Agency and Sub-Accounting services that generate over $1 billion dollars on an annual basis
Resolves Cash and Position discrepancies in over 600 Settlement and Custody ledger accounts for Mutual Funds and Alternative Investments
Mitigates risk by supporting the accuracy of cash settlement, custody oversight, and dividend distributions for Mutual Fund, Alternative Investment and Money Market positions for U.S. Trust and Merrill Lynch Clients
Provides Supplemental Data Reporting Services to improve operational efficiency for 74 Fund Groups
Ensures a positive Client experience by delivering Clearance, Settlement, and Custody Services for 11.4 million domestic and foreign trades, 1.5 million corporate actions and 12.3 million income payments annually
Monitor and analyze daily outages due to discrepancies for trades, corporate actions and non-trade transactions
Make sure that Department standards are met and that updates are provided to management through either immediate communication and/or weekly highlights.
Assist with updates to procedural documentation / process maps, and participate in system testing as needed.
Participate in internal and Third Party audits
Manage risk by identifying and escalating items appropriately
Lead projects and special assignments as needed.
A subject matter expert in break analysis and ability to assist with the resolution of daily outages
Collaborative mindset with an ability to partner with internal/external partners to find resolution for inquiries
Intellectually curious with a mindset focused on deep understanding of business processes supported
Provide training and guidance to junior team members where necessary
Requirements:
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple job related duties efficiently while exercising sound judgment to ensure all quality measurements, deadlines and business objectives are met
General knowledge of accounting and financial reporting
Capability to think analytically and apply skill set to manage reconciliations
Ability to handle multiple deliverables for either daily processing and/or expanded strategic initiatives
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to understand and explain workflow including systematic interfaces and the input/output flows of data processes
Demonstrates attention to detail
An understanding of technology and the ability to incorporate that understanding into process improvements
Ability to work independently while effectively managing and finding resolution to complex situations
Intellectually curious with a mindset focused on deep understanding of business processes supported
2-3 years of experience relating to reconciliation, billing, project management, trading and/or managed products service support
Knowledge of Various Product Types (Mutual Funds, Alternative Investments, Managed Products, etc.) within an operational setting
Why Should You Apply?
Health Benefits
Referral Program
Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.