Functional Title: Operations Assistant Department: Corporate Operations Reports To: Assistant Operations Manager (to Operations Manager, Senior Operations Manager and CCO) Overtime Eligible (Y/N): Y (Non-exempt)Position Summary Perform administrative, reconciliation and client service duties, including record-keeping, reporting, and utilizing software programs and specialized operations systems. Essential Duties/Function:

• Confirm all daily trades; resolve any discrepancies with the counterparties; confirm all aspects of trades via various sources and ensure prior day settlement.
• Perform daily futures variation margin verification including exposure review and communicating with counterparties.
• Reconcile cash balances between internal accounting system and custodian banks.
• Check daily price and enter daily rates and benchmarks into the accounting system.
• Monitor and check any irregularities for funds’ daily and monthly performance reports.
• Reconcile positions and market values between internal systems and custodian banks; investigate any discrepancies.
• Prepare and process proxy, corporate action, and class action notices for front office.
• Generate internal notices and reports; distribute to relevant parties.
• Prepare reports for counterparties and clients.
• Participate in special projects assigned by Supervisor or Department Head.
• Support all system requirements for the Operations Team.
• Communicate with Japanese counterparts and affiliates.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned. Experience/Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent work experience.
• 2-3 years of experience in a buy-side asset management, or equivalent sell-side experience in trade confirmations, settlements, and collateral operations.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and global Fixed Income required. Equity securities/instruments knowledge helpful.
• Strong skills and knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with custodian banks’ portal and CTM for trade matching and settlement.
• Knowledge of portfolio accounting systems (e.g. Eagle Investment Systems) and order management systems (e.g. Bloomberg AIM)
• Ability to work 9:00am - 5:30PM, with flexibility to work overtime as needed.
• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Works well in a fast-paced environment: ability to prioritize, perform with high accuracy, and meet tight deadlines.
• An understanding of funds’ guidelines is a plus.Disclaimer:
  
  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.

This document is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbents. Job responsibilities are subject to change, with or without notice.

All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities at any time at the Company’s sole discretion.

This document does not constitute a contract of employment with you of any kind, express or implied for any duration, or with respect to any of its stated or omitted terms.

As described in the Company’s employee handbook, the Company reserves the right to terminate your employment with or without cause, notice or reason at any time at its sole discretion.NLGIA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin, citizenship, immigration status, age, disability, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual or other reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.The expected hourly rate for this position ranges from $33.66/hr. - $37.50/hr. (annualized gross base pay equivalent of $70,000 - $78,000). It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary, overtime earnings, and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus based on qualitative performance factors.