Operations Intermediate Specialist - Foreign Exchange; FX

Position: Operations Intermediate Specialist - Foreign Exchange (FX)
Location: New York

## Operations Intermediate Specialist - Foreign Exchange (FX)
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Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
71836

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.
** Position Summary
** The Operations Intermediate Specialist – FX Services is responsible for assisting Foreign Exchange Traders and Relationship Managers in processing trades and ensuring trader positions are accurately updated.  
** This is for an off-shift position working 4pm ET – midnight ET Sunday through Thursday.
**** Principal Responsibilities
** Transaction Processing          
* Act as the focal point person between the FX NY, Tokyo & London Traders and Relationship Managers and the various pre/post-execution units, including FX Standing Instructions, Account Maintenance, Confirmations, Settlements, Investigations, and Reporting.
* Responsibilities include trade entry, trade validation, trade confirmations, trade settlement.
* Monitor and manage the Emerging Market currency process with traders and local market subcustodians.
* Monitor any technical issues with FX systems and portal; working with Systems Support team to quickly resolve.
* Participate in making process improvements within the FX Services department and seeing improvements through to completion.

Quality Control/ Assurance
* Liaise with FX Risk Group and Compliance to ensure the reviews and controls in place are sufficient to manage the risk of client’s trading activity.
* Provide scheduled and ad hoc reporting to FX Trading, Clients and management as necessary.

Client Service
* Respond to internal and external inquiries related to all FX functions, including trade initiation, reconciliation, discrepancies, and investigations.
* Regular contact with clients and Client Service Groups to educate clients and resolve time sensitive issues.
* Coordinate communication with FX Service team globally for inquiry resolution.

** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
*** BS/BA degree
* Foreign Exchange operations or related Financial Services experience preferred but not essential.
* Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
* Proactive approach to daily work and ability to handle multiple responsibilities
* Ability to communicate professionally with others
* Strong client service skills
* Strong attention to detail
* MS Office proficiency required-included MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access
* ** This is an off-shift position working 4pm ET – 12am ET (Sunday through Thursday)
**** Salary Range
** NJ: $65,000 - $80,000 base salary + annual target bonus
* BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.
*** We value diverse experiences.
** We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.
** About BBH:
** Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make…