Describe the role:

This position will process and reconcile pooled and single AXA Separate Account Contract level transactions and their corresponding money movements. The candidate will handle processing/quality control verification of all daily trading activity, reconciliation of bank account balances associated with client deposits/disbursements, and closure of Separate Account activity for the day. This role will also support additional functions within the Transfer Agency including Separately Managed Accounts Operations. The candidate will be responsible for providing service and support to the SMA fixed income and equity portfolio management and sales teams.

The best candidate for this position will possess outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and strong operational knowledge. This individual should also be highly organized and detail oriented

The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Process and reconcile Separate Account transactions and their corresponding money movements
• Perform ancillary tasks related to Pension Client Recordkeeping Trading and Valuation
• Review, research and respond to inquiries regarding pooled and single AXA Separate Account Contract level transactions
• Support equity/fixed income portfolio management and sales teams by performing tasks to ensure account data is accurate and accounts are invested properly
• Manage trade rotation and orders: review block trade orders to implement model account changes, analyze trades for potential violations of account restrictions, and communicate block trade orders to trading desk for execution
• Update and communicate Portfolio Management model changes to sponsors
• Support additional functions within the Transfer Agency
• Update documentation of department processes and procedures as needed
• Meet SLA delivery and productivity targets for each function
• Meet quality standards as outlines by department management

What is the professional development value of this role, i.e. what learning and professional growth does the role offer the candidate?

This is an opportunity to process critical daily responsibilities and contribute to various teams’ critical functions across ABIS. This individual will be able to learn numerous functions within operations to enhance their skillset. The candidate will be encouraged to develop better practices for existing tasks, enhance procedures and continuously cross train on other areas of our business.

Job Qualifications (The ideal candidate should have the following):

Qualifications, Experience, Education:

·         The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or another relevant discipline that provides an understanding and interest in the financial markets and trade flow.

·         4+ years’ experience in trade processing, reconciliation, settlement etc.

·         Experience working in a team environment with time sensitive deadlines is desired.

Skills:

·         Organized and thorough - Establishes priorities and follows through on tasks to completion

·         Strong problem solving and analytical skills - Number and detail oriented

·         The individual will be expected to work as a part of a global team and will need to be able to communicate effectively with various internal and external teams. Candidates should have a strong ability to work in a collaborative environment exhibiting excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·         Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic and changing environment which includes daily interaction internally and externally with various Transfer Agent and Operations teams.

·         Working knowledge in MS Excel and MS Access

Special Knowledge (if applicable):

·         Knowledge of mutual funds, financial or business operations, capital markets, banking, securities, and bookkeeping