Specialist, Trading Services

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented trading specialist to join our investment team. In this role, you will help coordinate daily trading activity, support portfolio implementation, and contribute to accurate transaction oversight across a range of investment products. The position works closely with trading, operations, portfolio management, and investment leadership to promote efficient execution, reliable reporting, and strong process control.

Responsibilities:

- Coordinate the preparation, execution, and post-trade reconciliation of security transactions for both model-driven strategies and account-specific activity.

- Serve as an internal resource on trading technology, including Tamarac Trading & Execution and related custodian systems, to improve workflow accuracy and usability.

- Partner with the trading lead to maintain trading processes, update account parameters, and apply restrictions and settings needed for proper order handling.

- Support strategy-level trade implementation across groups of accounts while helping ensure alignment with portfolio objectives and client guidelines.

- Review daily alerts, exception reports, and account-level data to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate records across platforms.

- Respond to questions from internal stakeholders, investigate trading or account issues, and recommend practical solutions based on findings.

- Build effective working relationships with portfolio managers and advisors to facilitate timely, accurate, and efficient trade execution.

- Provide transaction data, blotter details, and holdings information to operations, compliance, and investment leadership as needed for oversight and reporting.

- Contribute to trade analysis and execution documentation that supports investment committee review and broader portfolio governance. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in investment management, trading support, or a related financial services environment.

- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a comparable field.

- Familiarity with portfolio data concepts such as performance results, attribution, holdings characteristics, and cash positioning.

- Experience with Tamarac, portfolio management technology, or custodian trading platforms is strongly preferred.

- Solid analytical judgment with the ability to evaluate transactions, identify issues, and support informed decision-making.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the interpersonal ability to work effectively across teams.

- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when managing trade activity and related reporting.

- Working knowledge of investment products such as equities, mutual funds, fixed income, and derivatives or options.

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