Operations Specialist

Operations Specialist - Boston, MA We are seeking candidates for an Operations Specialist position with a leading financial services firm based in Boston, MA. This role will be responsible for ensuring that all trade entries into the accounting system are processed accurately and in a timely manner, while also supporting day-to-day securities processing and operational activities across the firm’s business lines.Skills, Experience, Qualifications, If you have the right match for this opportunity, then make sure to apply today.The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of operations experience within the financial services industry, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage processes in a fast-paced environment.This is a 6+month contract-to-hire position that will pay $25-28/hour within a 40-hour workweek. This position is required to be onsite 3 days per week in their Boston office and 2 days per week remote. Responsibilities: Executing operational controls, supporting team members, accounting for trade activity, resolving trade-related issues, ensuring accurate and timely cash management, and coordinating with both internal and external clients, including support for 529 plan administration.Ensures all trades straight through processed and those requiring manual intervention are properly accounted for in the accounting system.Reconciles trades entered into order management systems to trades received by trade processing system.Reviews trade issues reports to ensure trade price deviations are researched and resolved with appropriate parties.Manages trading of daily cash flows with investment companies including trade confirmation oversight.Coordinates raising cash activities for fund portfolios for expense payments such as management fees.Coordinates reallocation events ensuring portfolios meet specified target allocations.Utilizes various resources to provide cash projections to clients and customers.Ensures systemic feeds and manuals adjustments are accounted for accurately to ensure timely cash projections reporting.Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.1+ years of experience in investment operations, securities processing, fund accounting, or trade operations preferred.Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure accuracy in high-volume transaction environments.Ability to investigate and resolve trade discrepancies and operational issues.Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams. xywuqvpProficiency with financial systems, order management systems, and Microsoft Excel.If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Lydia at