Investment Operations Specialist

Russell Tobin; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

PrideGlobal is hiring an Investment Operations Specialist in Harrisburg, PA for a 12-month contract with a hybrid work schedule (60% in-office). The role supports back-office processing, data entry, and cash management activities.

It requires strong Excel/Outlook/Access and VBA skills, plus 1+ years in asset management or banking operations. The position is not client-facing and will involve collaboration with GFS Management, CS&G, and banking partners.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field preferred.
• 1+ years of experience in asset management/financial services/banking with bank operations and data analysis experience preferred.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Access.
• Advanced knowledge of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and staff shortages; meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and organize data; follow and update procedures as needed.
• Able to learn complex concepts quickly and manage multiple priorities, often under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates back-office/operational processes for investors.
• Download bank reports from banking platforms; upload files to shareholder systems.
• Enter transactions into internal accounting systems; reconcile discrepancies.
• Work with broker-dealers and banks to maintain CD programs and resolve disputes.
• Transmit batch wire and ACH files to cash management banks.
• Process orders for checks, deposits, and CD/TERM rates.
• Reconcile lockbox image and check item files; monitor daily workflows.
• Assist in organizational projects within the Processing team.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Education

Finance/Economics/Accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Access

VBA

Job description

Our client, a financial industry, is looking to hire a Investment Operations Specialist inHarrisburg, PA 17101(Hybrid).

Job Title: Investment Operations Specialist

Location: Harrisburg, PA 17101(Hybrid)

Duration: 12 Months(Contract) Extension likely, conversion possible if position is available down the line

Pay: $22.56/hr

Top Skills:

• Previous banking experience highly preferred
• Experience with excel and access databases preferred (used to process banking transactions)
• Hybrid, 60% time in office in Harrisburg

Job Description

The Investment Operations Specialist is responsible for interacting with Management, GFS, and Client Services Group "CSG” team members, Accounting, cash management banks, and brokerage firms. The Processing Analyst works extensively and collaboratively with GFS Management to monitor the daily workflows. This position is not client-facing. The specific responsibilities for this role are outlined below. This position will be based out of our Harrisburg, PA office, with minimal travel expected.

• Specific ongoing responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
• Facilitates various back-office/operational processes for Investors such as:
• Download bank reports and files from banking platforms
• Upload files of various types to internal shareholder systems
• Enter transactions into internal accounting systems
• Work with broker dealers and individual banks to maintain CD program and resolve disputes
• Transmit batch wire and ACH files to cash management banks
• Upload cash flows and tradesProcess orders for checks and deposit tickets
• Process CD/TERM rates and transactions
• Reconcile Lockbox Image and Check Item files
• Process stop payments and fraud cases via banking partners
• Resolve transaction discrepancies between accounting systems and bank record, ensuring prompt and accurate resolutions
• Working with banking institutions to resolve transaction issues
• Participate in organizational projects that involve the Processing team
• CD Interest Check Deposit processing

Skills/Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field preferred
• 1+ years of experience in the asset management/ financial services / banking industries with specific experience in bank operations and data analyst preferred
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Access
• Advanced experience with Visual Basics for Application (VBA) knowledge preferred
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Takes initiatives to handling shifting priorities and staff shortages
• Ability to analyze and organize data
• Ability to follow procedures and update procedures when necessary
• Able to quickly learn complex concepts and seamlessly manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work well under deadline pressure - THIS POSITION CAN BE EXTREMELY DEADLINE ORIENTED

Interviews:

• Will be in person with manager, one round

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For workers in the United States, PrideGlobal and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

PrideGlobal and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates

Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions:

For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.