- Location
- Lisle, IL
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Operations
- Seniority
- Entry
- Education
- Master
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Closing date
- 2 days ago
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
AIM is seeking an Operations Associate –Trade Analyst to support the operational and service needs of our manager traded UMA platform. This individual will serve as a key point of contact for post-trade operational support, manager coordination, trade issue resolution, and day-to-day operational service items related to third party manager trading activity.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Responsibilities
- Serve as a subject matter expert on manager trading operational workflows, including manager traded UMA activity, post-trade processing, and fixed income trade away processes.
- Coordinate with third party managers to resolve trade-related items, including tracking down unreported trades, missing trade details, and operational exceptions.
- Take ownership of trade errors, reconciliation breaks, and operational discrepancies by driving timely resolution efforts across managers, custodians, and internal teams while ensuring proper documentation and tracking.
- Work closely with custodians and internal partners to resolve trade, reconciliation, settlement, and operational issues impacting platform activity.
- Monitor and reconcile trade activity, identify operational discrepancies, and proactively research and resolve exceptions.
- Support managers and internal users with platform-related operational, reporting, and technology support requests.
- Generate and maintain operational reporting, workflow tracking, and documentation related to manager trading activity and unresolved operational items.
- Proactively identify workflow gaps, operational risks, and process improvement opportunities to improve scalability, accuracy, and service delivery.
- Partner with internal teams to improve operational efficiency and identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and technology enhancements.
Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple operational workflows with accuracy and accountability.
- Strong communication skills and ability to professionally interact with managers, custodians, and internal teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively research and resolve operational issues.
- Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic understanding of trading workflows, post-trade operations, or reconciliation processes within wealth management, TAMP, or financial services environments preferred.
- Familiarity with fixed income trade away processes or willingness to learn quickly.
- Interest in leveraging technology, automation, and AI to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to learn and grow in a rapidly evolving organization.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Skills
Excel