Transaction Management Analyst

Company Overview Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture.

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 1,000 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.

Job Description The Transaction Management Team is primarily responsible for the evaluation, execution and oversight of all aspects of the reconciliation process between Brown Advisory and its custodian banks. The team works closely with other operational groups to ensure the firm’s books and records are accurately reconciled for daily trading and reporting needs. The role also includes handling both voluntary and mandatory corporate actions, including researching event details, interpreting terms, and accurately setting up and processing events within the firm’s platformA successful candidate will be a proven self-starter with an owner/operator mentality who must bring strong accountability, knowledge and detail-orientation to the organization.

Ideal candidates demonstrate the ability to independently identify risk areas and streamline processes through improved controls and innovation.

The primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Research, evaluate, and process mandatory corporate actions daily

Manage the full lifecycle of voluntary corporate actions, including event research, election review, and post-event validation

Ensure the firm’s portfolio accounting system is accurately updated daily with trading activity, corporate actions, and cash movements to support portfolio management, trading, and performance reporting

Oversee reconciliation operations performed by BPO vendor, ensuring accurate and timely resolution of escalations and effective management of downstream impact

Proactively identify and execute process improvements that drive efficiency and risk reduction that create value for internal and external stakeholders

Analyze key workflows to identify opportunities to reduce manual effort through automation, AI-driven solutions, and process optimization

Contribute to firm-wide and departmental initiatives that enhance processes, systems, and overall operational effectiveness

Understand the impact of income transactions, corporate actions, and other events on investment vehicles, including their downstream effects on trading and performance reporting

Leverage Excel tools, including lookup functions and pivot tables, to compare large datasets, identify reconciliation breaks, and drive timely resolution

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or 6 years equivalent work experience2+ years of demonstrated success in financial or business operations field

Demonstrate general market knowledge about stocks, bonds, options, derivatives, etc.

Strong decision making, problem solving, and communication skills, both written and oral

Self-motivated and proactive team player with the ability to work well under pressure

Highly organized and detail oriented

Ability to work independently and on several assignments simultaneously

Proficiency with MS Office applications – Word, Excel, and Outlook Desired

Skills & Experience:

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Accounting or Economics General market knowledge on impact of corporate actions, dividend payments, interest payments and adjustments to cost basis

General knowledge on security characteristics and market dynamics, and how these factors impact reconciliation

Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance workflows, including automation, data analysis, and improving…