Overview
Investment Operations oversees all post-trade functions, including settlements, cash management, reconciliations, transfers, corporate actions, collateral management, and life-cycle event management.
L&G America seeks a Middle Office Operations Analyst specializing in Trade Settlement Support to provide operational expertise across multiple platforms (SWIFT, CRIMS, DTCC CTM, and Alert) supporting the Index Trading Desk.
Responsibilities
- Oversee trade workflow for a range of products including domestic and international (including emerging markets) equity, FX, fixed income, and derivative products
- Provide daily support for L&G investment accounts by processing subscriptions/redemptions, identifying transaction cost associated, run reports and distribute statements to accurately reflect capital activity.
- Contribute to on-going process improvement initiatives to add further control and organization around the trade life-cycle.
- Cross-train across Middle Office Operations functions that align with Global Support Model.
- Participate in enhancements and discussions with London office to ensure all process improvements are globally aligned and documented.
- Work with custodian banks and brokers to resolve escalated issues impacting L&G clients.
- Maintain and create procedures for all tasks. Ensure daily sign off of all tasks assigned.
- Provide periodic metrics and control summaries for management review.
Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience with settlement related activity and trade life-cycle in global markets.
- Strong communication to be able to articulate issues clearly, either verbally or written, across all levels
- Experience in trade support, risk management, or operations within an asset management environment.
- Knowledge of investment guidelines and regulatory compliance.
- Excellent organizational, problem-solving, analytical skills.
- Able to prioritize workload and deal with tight deadlines
- Leveraging technology to improve operational efficiency and reduce risk
Salary Range
$80,000 - $90,000
The starting salary offer will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s education, job-related experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location, and market factors. This position is also eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus plan. Full time employees may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare, Dependent and Limited Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, an employee assistance program, and commuter and transit programs. Additional voluntary programs include: supplemental health benefits including accidental injury, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance.
EOE Statement
As an EOE employer, Legal & General Investment Management America will extend equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, and/or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. (2024)
