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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end processing of investment-fund transactions, ensuring compliance with fund prospectus requirements and operational controls. Strong ability to investigate discrepancies and implement process improvements in a fast-paced financial environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mutual-Fund Trading ExperienceFund Distribution KnowledgeTransfer Agent Operating ModelsStrong Investigation SkillsStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Fund SubscriptionsRedemptionsSwitchesDealing Cut-OffsCleared-Fund ConceptsSettlement ConceptsOperational Risk ManagementProcess ImprovementTrade Confirmation ReviewOrder Placement
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunication SkillsAttention to DetailTime Management
Tools & Technologies
Automated Fund-Order PlatformsSTP Environments
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
Securities OperationsTransfer AgencyFund ManagementOperational Compliance
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Process investment-fund orders accurately and timely, validating client instructions and monitoring execution
- Manage end-to-end processing of subscriptions, redemptions, switches and other fund transactions
- Review client instructions for completeness, validity and operational eligibility
- Place orders with Transfer Agents and Fund Management Companies before dealing cut-offs
- Monitor cash and funding requirements for cleared-fund transactions
- Monitor trading queues, operational mailboxes and system-generated exceptions
- Liaise with Transfer Agents, Fund Managers and Vendors regarding order placement, status and execution
- Investigate and escalate outstanding, rejected, delayed or failed orders
- Follow up on trade confirmations, contract notes and execution documentation
- Provide updates to Client Service and internal stakeholders on outstanding or exception trades
- Investigate discrepancies involving order details, trade dates, settlement instructions, fund cut-offs, pricing or execution status
- Ensure processing aligns with fund prospectus requirements and dealing rules
- Manage manual or non-standard trades subject to controls and approvals
- Support trade cancellations, amendments, corrections and reprocessing
- Escalate time-sensitive issues affecting trade dates or settlement outcomes
- Maintain operational records and compliance with procedures, controls and regulatory requirements
- Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements or automation
- Participate in migrations, new-client onboarding, product enhancements and UAT
- Challenge inefficient processes and implement appropriate risk assessments and controls
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience in mutual-fund trading, fund distribution, transfer agency, custody or securities operations
- Good understanding of fund subscriptions, redemptions, switches and dealing cut-offs
- Knowledge of cleared-fund and settlement concepts
- Understanding of Transfer Agent operating models and fund-order workflows
- Ability to manage time-critical transactions and operational exceptions
- Strong investigation and problem-solving capability
- Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills
- High attention to accuracy and operational risk
- Experience with automated fund-order platforms or STP environments would be advantageous
- Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Programs and services for physical and mental well-being, including telehealth options, health advocates, and confidential counseling
- Expanded Paid Parental Leave Policy
- Learning and development resources
- Programs supporting work-life balance