About Archer:

Archer is a technology-enabled service provider that enables investment managers to manufacture solutions aligned with investor needs. With Archer’s fully integrated and robust technology platform, investment managers can maintain their proven investment process while outsourcing operations and technology to create a servicing model geared for growth. Archer has deep and broad-based experience working with asset managers, creating customized solutions to help them swiftly launch new products, streamline operations, and enter new distribution channels.

Archer is a portfolio company of LLR Partners, a lower middle-market private equity firm based in Philadelphia.

About this Role:

The position requires an ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment with the ability to meet daily deadlines. Qualified candidates should have experience with the buy-side / investment management industry with a specialization in trade settlement operations. The role will entail mitigating all operational risks, continually seeking ways to improve, partnering with technology to capitalize on all system capabilities, and developing strong client relationships.

The role will support fixed income and equity securities for Archer’s middle and back-office investment management services.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of the trade confirmation, affirmation, and settlement process with the client, brokers, or custodian banks
• Follow the life cycle of the trade from pre-matching to physical settlement at custodian/broker
• Proactively research trade date alerts and breaks throughout the day to ensure a timely settlement for all executed trades
• Provide confirms/trade details to numerous custodians daily for booking
• Ensure custodians are notified in a timely manner of all investment manager client trade activity
• Coordinate accurate account and broker delivery instructions with client trading departments and vendor applications
• Monitor failed trades and work with counterparties and custodians to resolve trade fails in a timely manner
• Strictly adhere to established departmental processing procedures and controls
• Review and resolve differences relating to intra-system reconciliations
• Monitor daily trade activity for potential issues and communicate a resolution to the necessary party while following appropriate escalation procedures

Position Requirements/Desired Skills:

• BA / BS in Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, Economics, or related field
• 1-5 years experience in the buy-side investment management industry
• Experience with all Omgeo products: CTM, ALERT, Oasys, TradeSuite
• Experience with settlements across all security types, i.e. fixed income, domestic/international equity products, multi-currency securities
• Experience working under tight timelines, producing accurate results, and mitigating risks
• Strong dedication to quality client service
• Ability to work under pressure to meet daily deadlines and handle multiple tasks
• Business process improvement & construction of efficient processes
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills with acute attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills/team player

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer