Financial Services Operations Specialists

Job Description

Job Summary:

Chartwell Investment Partners, a boutique investment management firm based in Berwyn, PA, is seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented Operations Specialist responsible for back-office duties. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, possess exceptional problem solving and analytical skills, be a team player and be able to multi-task a variety of responsibilities.

The candidate will be part of a small team and will have the opportunity to contribute immediately.

Responsibilities:

• Perform trade processing and affirmation duties, which include, but are not limited to, ensuring trades are downloaded into the accounting system intra-day, ensuring trades are affirmed, communicating with internal trading desk, external brokers/dealers and custodian banks to resolve any problems affecting contractual settlement.
• Perform portfolio reconciliation duties which include, but are not limited to, posting contributions/distributions, posting in-kind receipts/disbursements, monitoring cash balances on a daily basis in all accounts and the communication of this information to all interested parties under the direction of the Back Office Coordinator as well as resolving any problems that arise during the normal valuation/cash management process, reconciling assigned accounts on a daily and monthly basis within a prescribed time frame.
• On-board new accounts, processing changes to account and custodian information under the direction of the department manager, process corporate actions.
• Process corporate actions, voluntary and mandatory, ensuring that all actions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform various administrative duties under the direction of the Back Office Coordinator.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Diligent follow-up skills
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Exhibit the ability to work independently in a fast-paced team environment
• Strong mathematical skills

Education and Experience Requirements

• Knowledge of Advent Software’s APX accounting platform.
• Experience working with Bloomberg
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, be self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented and a team player.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance preferred with at least 3 years of experience in the financial services industry, preferably with an investment advisor.
• Initiative and demonstrate the ability to work independently.

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Workstyle

At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. 
We expect our associates at all levels to:
•  Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same
•  Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes
•  Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind
•  Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter
•  Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firm

At Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates.  When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.