Baird · 8 hours ago
Mutual Fund Operations Sr Specialist
WI-Milwaukee
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBaird is a financial services firm seeking a Mutual Fund Operations Senior Specialist responsible for supporting all aspects of mutual funds, 529 and UIT operations. The role involves overseeing complex trade processing, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating across departments to optimize workflows and enhance client service.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Provide high value service to internal and external clients in an environment that promotes Baird’s culture and the Operations mission and values statement
Demonstrate deep expertise serving as process and/or platform owner with end-to-end responsibility to oversee mutual fund, 529, and UIT trading, exception reporting, and other operational workflows
Answer and/or initiate Financial Advisor and Client Specialist contact; answer routine questions and follow-through on requests
Serve as liaison to our vendors by fostering collaborative relationships, coordinating issue resolution, and partnering on process improvements that enhance operational efficiency and client experience
Demonstrate understanding and knowledge of markets, products, processes, regulations and systems required to deliver on business objectives
Support productivity and efficiency initiatives by evaluating current processes, defining requirements and scope, contributing to the development and execution of project plans, and implementing streamlined or automated solutions that enhance client service, mitigate risk, and advance both departmental and firm‑wide priorities
Ensure adherence to regulations, Baird policies, and department procedures and policies. Monitor exception reports pertinent to the status of ongoing activities; initiate corrective action as necessary
Oversee maintenance of Mutual Fund Operations department page on BairdWeb to ensure the accuracy and validity of all documentation is updated appropriately the validity and accuracy of material
Balance competing priorities independently based on business needs
Foster teamwork through collaboration, mentoring, and associate development
Hybrid schedule offering opportunity to collaborate with teammates in person while providing personal flexibility
Professional growth and career path opportunities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 3+ years related experience in a financial services operations role is a plus
SIE and Series 99 strongly encouraged
Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the ability to leverage data
Strong analytical and skills with the ability to perform advanced problem solving
Ability to tolerate multiple assignments, work under pressure and within deadlines and produce accurate results
Detail oriented with focus on accuracy
Superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize, monitor, and complete multiple tasks or projects, either independently or collaboratively within a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must with the ability to effectively relate to work in a team-oriented setting
Passion for providing high-value client service
Ability to stay focused under pressure and to prioritize work in order to effectively manage time
Benefits
Professional growth and career path opportunities.
Company
Baird
Since 1919, Baird has guided families, businesses, communities and institutions toward their financial goals.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ross W. Williams
Chief Operating Officer, Global Investment Banking
Adam W. Czaia
Managing Director
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