Investment Operations Analyst

Job Description:

As an Investment Operations Analyst, you will provide operational support and services representing Global Operations supporting successful outcomes for both internal and external clients. The operations team supports product operations, account opening, trade lifecycle management, reconciliation, systematic rebalancing and reporting across equity, fixed income, ETD, OTC derivatives and foreign exchange products globally. This position will primarily focus on supporting the trade lifecycle including Onboarding, Settlements, and Reconciliation. The role will collaborate closely with internal teams at Russell Investments, including portfolio managers, analysts, and traders, as well as external partners such as custodians, counterparties, and brokers, to provide accurate and scalable operational support.

Years of Experience

A minimum of 2-3 years of previous experience in the financial services industry, preferably in a trading operations or reconciliation capacity within an asset management firm or financial institution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or business administration.
• CFA or progress towards is preferred (not required).
• 2-3 years of experience in asset management operations, banking operations, finance, or a related function is preferred.
• Familiarity with custodian, broker, and money manager operations
• Organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and precise with numbers, possessing a solid understanding of the securities/fund industry, as well as investment concepts and strategies.
• Strong individual contributor and team player in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments under short deadlines.
• Ability to identify potential issues, promote efficient resolution, set and pursue goals, and demonstrate a commitment to organizational success.
• Excellent communication skills, understanding how to tailor communication style to the situation at hand.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environments, handling ambiguity and change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with internal teams (portfolio managers, analysts, traders) and external partners (custodians, counterparties & brokers) to ensure seamless communication and resolution of operational issues.
• Support the end-to-end trade lifecycle for a wide range of products, including equity, fixed income, ETD, OTC derivatives, and foreign exchange, ensuring accurate and timely processing of trade settlements, confirmations, and settlements.
• Oversee the reconciliation of equity, fixed income, and FX transactions, ensuring accuracy across systems such as Bloomberg AIM, custody and accounting provider.
• Perform detailed position reconciliations, including cash reconciliation, dividend tax postings, margin movements, and corporate actions.
• Ensure Day-to-day operational responsibilities are managed, coordinated, and delivered to the core business clients.
• Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve operational risk
• Evaluate and improve existing operational processes and maintaining up-to-date procedures to reduce risk, increase efficiency, and support regulatory requirements and business initiatives
• Display exemplary conduct and live by our organizations Code of Conduct

Candidate Requirements

• Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency with Excel
• Prior experience with Bloomberg AIM, custodian portals, and other financial systems.
• Prior experience in middle office operations.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Core Values

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and collaboration skills with all levels of management
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet frequent deadlines,
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong judgment and decision-making capability.
• Highly resourceful and collaborative team-player, with the ability to also be independently effective and exude initiative and a sense of urgency.
• Exemplifies our customer-focused, action-oriented, results-driven culture.
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities, has a desire for continuous learning, and proposes solutions.
• Ability to act with discretion and maintain complete confidentiality.
• Dedicated to the firm’s values of non-negotiable integrity, valuing our people, exceeding client expectations, and embracing intellectual curiosity and rigor.