Operations Trade Support Supervisor

Company: Janney
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaJob DescriptionPosted Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:00 AMJanney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.This position oversees operations in support of Janney's Middle Office and leads a large team of Operations Associates. This position may set performance standards for tasks, jobs, and roles for associates on his or her team. The Middle Office Senior Supervisor will work closely with department managers and with other departments within Operations, Trading Desks and across the firm as necessary.What you are good at:

• Organization and Time Management: Possessing the ability to take on multiple requests at once and effectively complete tasks in a time efficient manner.
• Initiative: Proactively identify opportunities to enhance operational processes.
• Client Service: Meeting and exceeding customer expectations by providing timely and attentive responses to client requests.
• Team-Oriented: Collaborating with team members and other departments across the organization.Responsibilities:
• Lead and supervise a team of Operations Associates on post trade execution activities across asset types and products (equity, fixed income, TBAs, mutual funds, ETFs, UITs, and treasuries).
• Supervise a team in risk identification, procedure enhancements/controls, timely and accurate documentation, and professional communication to trading desks, financial advisors, money managers and market participants (exchanges, custodians, brokers).
• Provide exception management review over trade fails, trade confirmation process and reconciling differences. Assists staff in identification, investigation, and resolution of exceptions.
• Participate in strategic and operational decision-making related to Middle Office Operations including the development of short- and long-term goals to improve overall service to clients.
• Proactively recommend innovations and modifications in line with industry requirements and corporate goals/objectives to improve operational processes, systems, policies, and procedures.
• Organize/execute department projects on time and within budget that includes writing business requirements for technical teams.
• Work with Middle Office platform vendors on product enhancements, upgrades, and bug fixes (BETA NXT, DTCC, Bloomberg, Tradeweb).
• Act as a first level point of contact and escalation to internal and external stakeholder groups.What you have:
• Seasoned experience in the securities industry with knowledge of industry rules and regulations.
• Minimum two years' experience in a Supervisory role within Operations at a financial services firm.
• Series 99 or Series 7 required or obtained within 90 days of start date.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
• Effective project management skills as evidenced by successful project implementations.
• Superior time management and organizational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and creatively and perform at a high level in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Advanced expertise using Microsoft Office Applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.Why work for us?Benefits: Janney believes that its employees are the key to what makes a great company. Although work makes up a large portion of an employee's life, we believe that a balance between work and non-work activities is essential to maintain quality performance and a positive work atmosphere. We offer a competitive package including Paid Paternal Leave, generous Paid Time Off, eligibility for a $2,000 referral bonus and Professional Development Assistance Plan designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home-today and in the future.Janney is dedicated to promoting and supporting diversity within our workplace. We provide an environment that promotes respect, integrity, teamwork, achievement and acceptance regardless of age, disability, education, gender, gender expression, gender identity, job level, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or other protected factors. Janney is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.
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