Back to jobs

Operations Specialist

Winter Park

Summary:

The Operations Specialist is involved with many different areas of responsibility in Investment Operations. These areas include account set up and closings, reconciliation, discrepancy issue resolution, and data integrity. The Operations Specialist will also be involved with special projects as they occur. 

Responsibilities:

  • Complete the account opening, closing, split, and transfer process within established timelines.
  • Perform quality assurance review to custodian data without error.
  • Set up new securities on GW&K systems using Bloomberg/ICE and ensure proper prices are applied for valuation.
  • Work with the GW&K Client Service Team to perform cost restructures upon request to ensure integrity of gain/loss reporting.
  • Reconcile assigned accounts daily/monthly via automated systems to ensure that all accounts are in proof with the most current date; utilize custodian online tools to obtain account information where needed.
  • Research transaction and position discrepancies between GW&K and custodian banks; work with trade settlements personnel and utilize custodian web tools to research and resolve account issues timely in an effort to minimize financial risk.
  • Maintain working relationships with other internal groups including client service teams, technology group, compliance and traders to troubleshoot and resolve issues in client accounts
  • Process transactions to core accounting systems where necessary as related to client accounts utilizing various methods of technology.
  • Other responsibilities as determined by the group manager(s).

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business or other Finance related discipline. 
  • 1-2 years prior related industry experience; recent college graduate with industry co-op or internship experience will be considered.
  • An understanding of portfolio accounting and the investment operations process.
  • Interest and desire to understand technology related issues, tasks and responsibilities. 
  • Must have basic knowledge of Excel. Familiarity with SQL query writing is helpful.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills. 
  • Familiarity with characteristics of securities a plus, including; municipal bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage backed securities, U.S. and foreign equities.
  • Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multi task.

This role is based in our Winter Park, FL office on a hybrid schedule - 4 days per week in-office, 1 day per week remote. 

 

 

The actual base salary is dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, GW&K employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus and/or commission, which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance.

Base Salary Range

$60,000-$72,000 USD

 

GW&K Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

Create a Job Alert

Interested in building your career at GW&K Investment Management, LLC? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email.

Apply for this job

*

indicates a required field

Resume/CV*

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf

Education

Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...

This is a hybrid position requiring 4 days per week in our Winter Park office, with the option to work remotely 1 day per week.

Select...

I hereby give permission for GW&K Investment Management (GW&K) to examine my experience, educational and business qualifications, and authorize GW&K to contact all or any of the employers, educational institutions and other references provided. I further authorize my previous employers and references to provide all information requested by GW&K, and hereby release and hold harmless all persons and entities, including GW&K, from liability in doing so. In addition, I understand that consistent with its industry obligations, GW&K conducts background checks on all new hires, and if I am offered and accept employment with GW&K, I understand and agree to comply with this process.

Select...

I certify that I have provided truthful and complete responses to all inquiries on this application and understand that discovery of any falsification, omission or misleading statement may result in the denial of employment or, if I am already employed when such statement is discovered, immediate termination of my employment.

Select...

In the event I am employed by GW&K, I agree to comply with all Company rules and policies, including GW&K’s requirement that all secondary employment and certain outside activities be disclosed to the Company in order to determine if such employment or activities conflict with my duties to GWK.

Select...

I understand that employment at GW&K is terminable 'at-will', which means that the employment relationship may be terminated by either me or the Company at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. I understand that nothing in this application or in any discussion or offer of employment creates a contract betweenmyself and GW&K, and that no supervisor or representative of GW&K has the authority to enter into an oral agreement to employ me for any specified period of time.

Select...

I understand that the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that if I am hired, I must furnish within 72 hours of commencing employment appropriate documentation to the Company establishing my identity and right to work in the United States.

Demographic Questions Updated

We invite applicants to share their demographic background. If you choose to complete this survey, your responses may be used to identify areas of improvement in our hiring process. The below survey is optional and not required. 

Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...
Select...