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Russell Investments · 17 hours ago

Portfolio Onboarding Analyst

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

2+ years exp

Russell Investments is seeking a Portfolio Onboarding Analyst to join their Global Operations department. This role involves overseeing the account opening process and ensuring timely execution of the onboarding process by collaborating with various stakeholders.

Financial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Project manage and lead the end-to-end process of setting up new accounts to ensure seamless operational readiness

Assist internal stakeholders across business lines to implement new client trading strategies, including analyzing data from clients, internal systems, custodians, counterparties and vendors to facilitate accurate portfolio setup in internal systems

Identify, escalate, mitigate, and resolve operational risks effectively and collaboratively

Ensure that all necessary documentation and information are accurately communicated and received by all parties involved

Work with counterparties to establish derivative clearing accounts for trading instruments such as listed options, exchange-traded futures, and credit derivatives. In addition, establish credit lines for trading foreign exchange (FX) spot and forward transactions

Coordinate with other operations teams to ensure account setups are in line with expectations for how various asset types are instructed, enriched and delivered to ensure a smooth settlement process

Respond to queries regarding setups and requirements needed for an efficient and speedy delivery of a given project

Open and Maintain Foreign Trading Accounts in Line with Regulatory Requirements

Oversee the integration of sub-advisors into the existing systems, ensuring that all technical and operational requirements are met. This includes setting up access to necessary third-party providers

Qualification

Asset management operationsProject managementSecurities/fund industry knowledgeInvestment conceptsAnalytical skillsCommunicationDetail-orientedTeam player

Required

Bachelor's degree preferably in finance, economics, or business administration

2+ years of experience working in asset management operations, banking operations, finance, project management or a related function

Organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and precise with numbers, possessing a solid understanding of the securities/fund industry, as well as investment concepts and strategies

Strong individual contributor and team player in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to prioritize, manage expectations when required and complete multiple assignments and onboarding projects under short deadlines

Ability to identify potential issues, promote efficient resolution, set and pursue goals, and demonstrate a commitment to organizational success

Demonstrates initiative by taking charge of tasks and projects without needing constant supervision. Identifies opportunities for improvement and acts on them independently

Excellent communication skills, understanding how to tailor communication style to the situation at hand