InspereX’s Operations team is seeking a dedicated Assistant Operations Manager to work with our Chicago- based Operations team. The Assistant Operations Manager serves as a backup to the MD, Operations and assists with overseeing the day-to-day responsibilities of the Operations team. The ideal candidate will have a strong client-centric mindset with the commitment to continually improve business operations, supporting both internal and external end clients. This person will also partner with the firm’s Compliance and Counterparty Credit teams. Additionally, in this highly hands-on role, this person will monitor all regulatory trade reporting, help resolve escalated discrepancies, trade breaks/fails, etc. with salespeople and traders to ensure timely settlement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Partner with the MD, Operations to maintain, review, and enhance existing processes and procedures
- Assist in creating, updating, and implement operational training and guides
- Regularly exercise excellent business judgment while following compliance process and procedures
- Develop and manage relationships with internal clients within sales and trading
- Collaborate with other departments to reconcile accounts and improve operational efficiency.
- Help to provide strategic leadership while staying tactically close to the day-to-day operations
- Serve as a backup for the MD, Operations
- Entering transactions on a daily basis
- Position balancing
- Monitoring regulatory trade reporting
- Resolving trade breaks / fails
- Entering information for new accounts
- Additional duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field
- At least 5-7 years of operational experience in the financial industry, including solid knowledge of trade and post-trading processes
- Series 7 License
- Detail-oriented problem solver
- Ability to work well independently and within a team
- Strong multitasking and prioritization skills
- Must be able to perform well in a fast paced and dynamic work environment
- Excellent communication skills across media types and to all levels
- Ability to consistently deliver excellent customer service
- Demonstrated proficiency with Excel
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- This position requires long periods of sitting behind a desk, performing tasks on computer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- The majority of the job function is performed in a professional/business casual office setting requiring normal safety precautions.