Global Custody Registration Market Specialist

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) seeks a Global Custody Registration Market Specialist to support the CAP Registration team within Service Delivery, handling market registration requests and assisting in documentation for account openings across markets with foreign investor requirements.

The role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a focus on client service as you prepare submissions, maintain kits, and coordinate with sub-custodians and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurately under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, strong organization, and an ownership mindset.
• Strong ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain database reflecting changes in status for market registration approvals and/or account opening processes.
• Produce cover letters and shipping materials for sending documentation materials.
• Prepare documentation for submission to sub-custodians and local markets, including copying, faxing, and scanning.
• Maintain teams files and registration kits.
• Perform account reconciliations, projects, and related duties as requested.
• Develop expertise in client structures and market entry readiness, documentation expectations, and timeline drivers.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen onboarding and registration processes

Skills

Priorities management

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Education

BS/BA in business or finance

Job description

Job Overview

The Global Custody Registration Market Specialist is a member of the CAP Registration team in Service Delivery, which is the department that’s responsible for managing the market investment approval and account opening processes for markets that require foreign investor registration and/or documentation requirements to open cash and securities accounts. You will support the team in assisting clients with registration requests. You will assist team members with database updates and maintenance and updates to registration kits, while providing other general team support functions. The position requires an individual with great attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and client service skills.

Global Market Entry & Custody Onboarding and Processing

• Maintain database reflecting changes in status for market registration approvals and/or account opening processes
• Produce cover letters and shipping materials, as required for sending documentation materials
• Prepare documentation for submission to sub-custodians and local markets, including copying, faxing, and scanning, etc
• Maintain teams files and registration kits
• Perform account reconciliations, projects, and related duties as requested
• Develop expertise in client structures and market entry readiness, documentation expectations, and timeline drivers.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen onboarding and registration processes

Client Experience & Stakeholder Management

• Provide clear, proactive status updates to internal stakeholders and external clients throughout the registration lifecycle.
• Assist team in coordinating submissions, approvals, and market-specific documentation requirements.
• Escalate issues and risks early to protect client experience and outcomes.
• Support the team in managing client requests ensuring accurate tracking and transparency throughout the process.

Required Skills

• BS/BA degree preferably in a business or finance related concentration and/or equivalent work experience
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver accurately under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• High attention to detail, strong organization, and an ownership mindset.
• Strong ability to apply analytical and problem solving skills

Salary Range

Salary Range MA: $45,000 - $60,000 base salary + annual target bonus BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role.

Benefits

BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

About BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us. We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours. Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a global financial services firm known for premium service and specialist expertise. BBH works with leading asset managers, financial institutions, private businesses and their owners, wealthy families, and sophisticated institutional investors. As a private partnership, we are uniquely built to put clients first and create success that lasts. We believe our success starts with yours. At BBH, partnership is more than just a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas and perspective. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help – which is why expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us. We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. Every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.