Trade Operations Analyst

About Wellington Management

WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 50 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

Tracing our history to 1928, Wellington Management is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. We serve as a trusted adviser to clients in over 60 countries, visit our website to see our assets under management. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies.

As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients.

We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions.

We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

The position A Trade Operations Analyst will work as part of a team in a fast-paced, fluid environment where ability to prioritize multiple tasks while experiencing short-term interruptions are highly valued. The incumbent will work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues around the world. The primary responsibility of a Trade Operations Analyst will be problem solving and troubleshooting trade issues.

• Research and resolve equity, fixed income, and FX trade discrepancies by interacting with brokers, banks, and Wellington personnel
• Instruct trades and trade amendments to service providers when necessary
• Mitigate risk through strong procedural discipline and prudent judgement
• Oversee daily activities of external service providers (i.e. offshore resources, vendors)
• Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives, including understanding and relaying requirements for operational support of new things (e.g. markets, trade types) to help with prioritization of information technology needs
• Research and evaluate operational requirements of new market/asset types being considered for investment or changes to existing markets
• Assist other areas of the firm to support client needs and respond to general custody and trading inquires
• Ad hoc tasks as assigned

• Must be able to work quickly and accurately under pressure, possess a high degree of analytical ability and can plan/prioritize tasks in a fluid environment.
• Team orientation and the ability to work in concert with external service providers and colleagues located around the world are essential.
• Successful candidates must have impeccable integrity, a fiduciary mindset, and the ability to consistently place the interest of our clients as the number one…