Artisan Partners is seeking a Middle Office Operations Associate to handle post-trade administration supporting equity and derivative trading, focusing on post-trade processing, exception handling, trade break and fail management, and issue escalation and resolution for global trading markets.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of investment management or sell-side middle/back-office experience in an operational or trade-processing capacity
- In-depth knowledge of securities operations and global post-trade processes; exposure to derivatives a plus
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (especially Excel); experience with Power Apps or Power Automate is a plus
- Experience with OMS/EMS (e.g., Charles River, Aladdin), trade matching platforms, portfolio/investment accounting systems, and security master/reference data preferred
Responsibilities
- Own post-execution processing for securities transactions; match, affirm, and confirm with custodians, administrators, and executing brokers
- Monitor end-to-end trade flows (transmission, receipt, acknowledgements); investigate data quality issues and drive timely resolution and escalation
- Manage trade breaks and fails: identify root cause, coordinate with counterparties, and implement corrective actions to reduce repeat incidents
- Oversee FX processing for trade and portfolio cash needs; ensure accurate booking, confirmation, and settlement
- Maintain reference data and settlement parameters (fees, cycles, broker/custodian attributes) to enable STP
- Validate books & records by ensuring counterparties reflect matching trade details and settlement instructions
- Document controls and procedures to support compliance with market regulations and internal policies
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or related field
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ownership mindset, and strong client service orientation
- Clear communicator, written and verbal; effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders
- Highly organized, proactive, and reliable in fast-paced environments.
- LI-Hybrid
