Operations Specialist - Asset Servicing – Securities and Pricing

About Archer:

Archer is a technology-enabled service provider that enables investment managers to manufacture solutions aligned with investor needs. With Archer’s fully integrated and robust technology platform, investment managers can maintain their proven investment process while outsourcing operations and technology to create a servicing model geared toward growth. Archer has deep and broad-based experience working with asset managers, creating customized solutions to help them swiftly launch new products, streamline operations, and enter new distribution channels.

Archer is a portfolio company of LLR Partners, a lower middle-market private equity firm based in Philadelphia.

About the Role:

The Operations Specialist position at Archer offers exposure to multiple functions within investment operations providing middle and back-office support for our Retail and Institutional clients. The Operations Specialist within Asset Servicing is primarily responsible for all aspects of Security Reference Data and Security Pricing as well as processing corporate action and income events, all while providing exceptional client service. Critical thinking and independent judgment will be expected as the Sr. Specialist completes or approves tasks, investigates, or escalates issues, and addresses client inquiries. An innovative mindset will be a must while the specialist participates in process improvement initiatives with a focus on controls and increasing efficiency and automation.

Responsibilities:

• Setup and Maintain Security Reference Data and Pricing within Archer’s Global Security Master
• Process Corporate Action Events, including validating event details, transaction entry, and requesting and instructing voluntary elections
• Execute daily control tasks
• Identify and resolve complex issues with custodians, banks, and brokers with minimal supervision
• Respond to various requests from intermediaries in a timely and professional manner
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Core Processes and assist with New Hire training, as needed
• Work with Archer Technology Team to complete root cause analysis on Issues and discrepancies and help implement enhancements
• Assist in firm-wide and or departmental projects, as needed

Position Requirements/Desired Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field preferred
• 3-5 years experience in a related capacity
• Experience with Security Master a plus
• Exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of quality
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Strong product knowledge; specifically fixed income, equity, and derivative security types
• Critical thinking with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Team player with a collaborative and innovative spirit
• Excellent technical skills, specifically with Microsoft Office products with an ability to quickly learn new software applications and proprietary systems
• Must demonstrate personal excellence including punctuality, integrity, and accountability
• Ability to adapt to change in a dynamic environment
• Hustle required

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