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Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. · 2 months ago

Manager, Investment Operations

US-OH-CINCINNATI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. is seeking a Manager for their Investment Operations team. The role involves overseeing transaction processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and leading operational aspects of securities lending programs while managing and developing staff.

Financial Services

Responsibilities

Sets direction related to all operational and aspects of the transaction processes and systems within Fort Washington Investment Advisors (FWIA), including the trading system and settlement and cash desk functions

Executes initiatives and proactively looks for OPEX initiatives to improve FIWIA processes

Implements the infrastructure to accommodate the growth projections and enhanced complexity of new product offerings and asset class investments made by FWIA, including derivatives, international securities and bank loans

This includes ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements

Executes and reviews firm-wide initiatives such as SSAE-16 certification and internal audit support with minimal oversight

Recruits, hires, trains and develops staff

Effectively trains new associates within assigned functions to ensure seamless onboarding

Works with minimal supervision and escalates to Manager when appropriate

Oversees process redesign and enhancements of transaction functions with limited input from OPEX team, including increased efficiency in daily functions, implementation and improved utilization of software to maximize effectiveness, and upgrades to existing technology to modernize processes

Lead all operational aspects of securities lending program for W&S, FWIA private funds, and external clients

Oversees all aspects of processing complex products and securities, such as derivatives, international securities, CLO's and bank loans

This includes evaluating risks and impact on the business from an operational standpoint

Directs all activities and monitors operational processes related to transaction settlement, derivative processing and the cash desk

Directs interaction with Portfolio Managers & Traders on transaction processing, CLOs, cash desk and settlements

Primary point of contact for management within other departments, including Treasury and W&S Investment Accounting

Provides direction to and development of associates through daily coaching, the administration of the Performance Management Model, and the creation and implementation of development plans

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Investment management experienceAnalytical skillsProject management skillsTechnical skillsMicrosoft Office SuiteInvestment management softwareProcess orientationAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsRelationship building

Required

Bachelor's Degree In accounting or finance or commensurate work experience

Typically 7+ years experience within the investment management industry

Typically 2-3 years experience managing people

Demonstrated strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills and process orientation

Proven experience completing assigned tasks independently, accurately and on a timely basis

Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work across organizational boundaries, and effectively build relationships inside and outside of the organization (e.g., clients, CIO, CEO, Portfolio Managers)

Proven ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions, and to communicate effectively and efficiently

Demonstrated ability to read a variety of correspondence, reports, and forms. Must have the ability to prepare correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to proper rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style

Proven strong analytical and quantitative skills, including demonstrated experience identifying and quantifying problems and providing effective resolutions with the ability to conceptualize and use new methodologies. Must have the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Demonstrated strong project management skills, coordinating multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, citing examples of developing, organizing, initiating and maintaining a project, and successfully meeting goals and target dates

Demonstrated strong technical skills related to systems, technology and data

Demonstrated excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products

Proven experience working with complex programs that require identifying complex data and analyzing the quality of the output provided

Proven experience with investment management software