Trade Operations Specialist - Boston, MA We are seeking candidates for a Trade Operations Specialist position with a leading financial services firm located in Boston, MA. The Trade Operations Specialist will be responsible for ensuring all trade entries into the accounting system are accurate and timely and performing specialized operations related to routine securities processing activities in support of the firm's business lines. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years of operations experience within a financial services industry. This is a 6+month contract-to-hire position that will pay $25-28/hr 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. Proficiency with financial systems, order management systems, and Microsoft Excel. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Jackson at jnichols@daleyaa.com.
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