Custody Operations Specialist - Freelance Project

Location: India
Department: Business & Professions

Custody Operations Specialist

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We are looking for a Custody Operations Specialist! This role plays an integral part in supporting various processes that facilitate conversion plans that onboard to our client’s platform. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to enhance the onboarding experience, and provide exceptional service to plan sponsors. 

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? 

• Review and record cash and in-kind asset transfers in the trust accounting system
• Work with sub-custodians to settle trades from the point of booking, through settlement for mutual funds, stable value funds, and ETFs
• Perform reconciliations of invested assets and cash activity between the trust accounting system and sub-custodian by specified deadlines  
• Coordinate with Implementation Managers and Investment teams, to successfully transition new and conversion qualified plans onto the client’s platform 
• Coordinate with receiving record keepers, to liquidate and transfer plan assets from the client’s platform  
• Update, maintain, and review client data within CRM systems  
• Ensure collaboration with all internal teams to meet expected timelines 
• Support the creation and maintenance of written operating procedures related to assigned functions

REQUIREMENTS 

The Necessities 

• You're optimistic, flexible, creative, team-oriented, results-driven, and have the ability to effectively collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders 
• Possess a good understanding of how mutual funds, stable value funds, and ETFs trade and settle 
• Possess a strong aptitude for numbers, and understanding of cash and traditional securities reconciliations 
• Demonstrate an affinity for learning, creating, and iterating rapidly 
• Proactive and analytical, able to problem-solve and propose solutions 
• Demonstrate a high degree of organization and dependability 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage client expectations 

The Extras 

• Experience with collaboration, project management, and CRM tools such as Google Workspace, Slack, Salesforce, Zendesk, and Jira 
• General knowledge of ERISA rules and requirements, and experience with one or more compliance / record-keeping systems (e.g. SunGard Relius, ASC, FIS)

US Eastern Time (7:30am - 4:30pm)

$5 per Hour