Fixed Income Operations Specialist — Trade Settlement & Reporting

Chandler Asset Management; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA / FSA

ESOP

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee discounts

Company events

Job summary

Chandler Asset Management in San Diego is seeking an Operations Associate to support fixed income trade settlement, cash management, reconciliations, client reporting and onboarding. You will work with Bloomberg AIM, SWIFT, DTCC and custodians to ensure accurate processing across the trade lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in fixed income operations, strong attention to detail, and solid Excel skills; knowledge of Clearwater Analytics or investment accounting is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1+ years in fixed income trade operations, settlements, or finance.
• Hands-on experience with Bloomberg AIM, SWIFT, DTCC, and ALERT preferred. Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full trade lifecycle for fixed income securities, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation.
• Process trades through Bloomberg AIM and coordinate settlement instructions utilizing SWIFT, DTCC, CTM, and Alert.
• Monitor trade activity, resolve settlement exceptions, and coordinate with custodians, brokers, counterparties, and internal teams to ensure timely settlement.
• Support daily cash management activities, including funding trades, monitoring balances, forecasting cash needs, and ensuring timely cash settlements.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for client inquiries, providing timely, accurate, and professional responses while escalating complex matters when appropriate.
• Support internal teams by resolving operational issues related to onboarding, client reporting, portfolio accounting, cash movements, and trade settlement.
• Assist with the onboarding of new client accounts, including account setup, documentation review, custodian coordination, and trading readiness.
• Perform daily reconciliation and data integrity reviews, investigate discrepancies, and ensure portfolio data is accurate, complete, and available to support investment decision-making.
• Coordinate with external vendors and internal stakeholders to support portfolio accounting and data management activities.
• Process corporate actions, broker communications, and trade support activities while developing expertise in custodian relationships and settlement workflows.
• Contribute to the production and quality control of recurring client reports, including monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad hoc deliverables.
• Maintain accurate records, operational documentation, and standard operating procedures while adhering to regulatory requirements and firm policies.
• Prepare operational reports and participate in projects, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives designed to increase efficiency and scalability.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail, responsiveness, accountability, and a commitment to meeting critical deadlines related to trade settlement, reconciliations, reporting, and client service.

Skills

Bloomberg AIM

SWIFT

DTCC

ALERT

Excel

Fixed income

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Chandler Asset Management in San Diego is seeking an Operations Associate to support fixed income trade settlement, cash management, reconciliations, client reporting and onboarding. You will work with Bloomberg AIM, SWIFT, DTCC and custodians to ensure accurate processing across the trade lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has 1+ year in fixed income operations, strong attention to detail, and solid Excel skills; knowledge of Clearwater Analytics or investment accounting is a plus.