ETF Operations Lead Analyst – Hybrid NYC

Schroders

New York (NY)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Schroders in New York seeks a Lead Analyst to support ETF file management, trade processing and pricing oversight, collaborating with Portfolio Management, Trading, Fund Accounting, custodians, administrators, data vendors and ETF service providers. The role demands a detail-oriented operations professional who can manage daily production deadlines in a hybrid office.

The position offers a regular rotating schedule and opportunities to contribute to ETF operating model enhancements, system

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in Asset Management Operations, Middle Office, Trade Support, Fund Operations, ETF Operations or a similar function.
Strong knowledge of the trade lifecycle, post-trade controls, reconciliations, operational risk, security master data, pricing controls and valuation support.
Familiarity with ETF workflows, including creations/redemptions, basket processing, PCF files and service-provider oversight.
Knowledge of equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives, cash products and/or ETFs.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines in a production environment.
Clear communication skills with the ability to escalate issues and work across internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Support ETF daily operations, including PCF, basket, holdings, pricing and trade file production, validation and distribution.
Monitor file delivery through SFTP, ETF agents, administrators, vendors, NSCC and other market platforms; escalate issues as needed.
Process, validate and monitor end-of-day trades across equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives and ETF activity.
Resolve trade, settlement, cash, position, pricing and reconciliation exceptions within required deadlines.
Create and maintain security master data, including identifiers, classifications, pricing sources and settlement attributes.
Respond to operational queries from internal stakeholders, Authorized Participants, custodians, administrators and service providers.
Maintain procedures and controls, identify operational risks, and support incident resolution, root-cause analysis and process improvements.
Contribute to new product launches, ETF operating model enhancements, system testing and automation initiatives.