Client Service Associate – Cash Equities

• Provide comprehensive client service by addressing inquiries, processing transactions, and troubleshooting issues, utilizing your proficiency in strategic planning and digital literacy.
• Protect both the client and the institution from potential financial and reputational damage.
• Contribute to the change management process, assisting in strategic communications and stakeholder impact mitigation to ensure smooth transitions during operational changes.
• Utilize your knowledge of market products to provide informed advice to clients, maintaining an understanding of current industry practices and regulations.
• Participate in the development and implementation of process automation initiatives, applying systems architecture and automation technologies to optimize service delivery.
• Build strong relationships with our clients by delivering an industry-leading client experience.
• Share industry knowledge for the purpose of improving mutual efficiencies.
• Monitor and manage daily control reports to identify and resolve exchange and client-side breaks.
• Leverage analytics tools to identify & resolve outstanding risk while using an understanding of global markets, associated settlement risks, and nuances.
• Monitor & resolve trade discrepancies and position break reports with corresponding internal/external parties. Perform root cause analysis to prevent future discrepancies and improve straight-through processing capabilities.
• Own fails management including break resolution and trade repair and learn the equity trade lifecycle along with a solid understanding of the various applications involved.

• 3+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in a client service role within a financial institution.
• Excellent influencing, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Experience in change management, with the ability to facilitate strategic communications and mitigate stakeholder impact.
• Proficiency in digital literacy, with a willingness to understand and implement new/emerging technologies that impact business operations.
• Strong analytical, technical & problem-solving skills.
• Effective, adaptable, & professional communication/interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail, quality & accuracy.
• Able to thrive in a high-pressure, high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Open & receptive to feedback/coaching.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Ability to analyze a process and recommend ways to improve quality, control, and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for high-quality client experiences.
• Experience in client-facing roles working across multiple business areas and/or functions to deliver results.
• Analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, with the ability to work independently and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of securities industry and back office operations (e.g., maturities, equities, fixed income, custody services, etc.).
• Proactive in identifying areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Educated to a Degree Level.

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm or Monday - Friday 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
• Final Work Schedule will be determined at the time of offer.