Senior Analyst Middle Office Etf Operations

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Analyst, Middle Office (ETF Operations)
 
Location: Baltimore, MD (Hybrid work)
 
Employment Type: Full-time
 
Compensation: $91,000 - $177,000 per year
 
 
 
Job Description:
 
The Senior Analyst, Middle Office (ETF Operations) will oversee trade management responsibilities for ETF operations, focusing on the trade lifecycle and ensuring efficient operation between internal and external parties. The role requires leadership in resolving complex operational and accounting issues, driving process improvements, and maintaining strong relationships with third-party vendors.
 
 
 
Responsibilities:
 
 
Trade Management Oversight: Direct trade support for equity, fixed income, and ETF products, ensuring accurate and timely execution of trades from booking to settlement.
 
Vendor Relations: Manage relationships with third-party providers, ensuring compliance with service-level agreements and industry standards.
 
Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency, control, and scalability within ETF operations.
 
Operational Leadership: Lead initiatives to optimize operations, leveraging technical expertise in ETF, equity, and fixed income products.
 
Issue Resolution: Navigate and resolve complex situations, ensuring alignment with senior management priorities and achieving timely resolutions to operational roadblocks.
 
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with Front Office and cross-department teams to improve operational processes, addressing deficiencies through data analysis and reporting.
 
Reconciliation and Compliance: Ensure accurate third-party reconciliations and maintain compliance with policies and regulations.
 
 
 
 
Qualifications:
 
 
Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
 
Experience: 5+ years of total relevant work experience.
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
 
3+ years of experience in ETF operations or related roles.
 
Strong knowledge of ETF products, including trading lifecycle, collateral management, settlements, clearing, and reconciliations.
 
Familiarity with third-party vendor oversight and trade support.
 
Strong technical skills (e.g., Charles River IMS, SQL).
 
Leadership and initiative in driving process improvements and managing competing priorities.
 
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional Information:
 
 
Work Flexibility: Eligible for hybrid work up to 2 days a week.
 
Compensation Package: Competitive salary with annual bonus eligibility, a generous retirement plan, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and family care resources.
 
Work Authorization: Applicants must have work authorization in the U.S. that does not require visa sponsorship.