Operations Intermediate Specialist - Foreign Exchange (FX)

Brown Brothers Harriman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman is seeking an Operations Intermediate Specialist – FX Services to assist FX Traders and Relationship Managers in processing trades and updating positions accurately. This is an off-shift role from 4pm to 12am ET, Sunday through Thursday, based in New Jersey.

The role covers transaction processing, quality control, and client service. You will facilitate trade entry, validation, confirmations, settlements, and inquiries while maintaining strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree.
• Foreign Exchange operations or related Financial Services experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Proactive approach to daily work and ability to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally with others.
• Strong client service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• MS Office proficiency required—included MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access.
• This is an off‑shift position working 4pm ET – 12am ET (Sunday through Thursday).

Responsibilities

• Trade entry, validation, confirmations, and settlements.
• Act as focal point between FX traders, RM, and pre/post‑execution units.
• Monitor Emerging Market currency process with traders and subcustodians.
• Resolve FX system issues with Systems Support and drive process improvements.
• Liaise with FX Risk Group and Compliance; provide reports to FX Trading, Clients, and management.
• Respond to client inquiries related to FX functions and coordinate resolution.

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Position Summary

The Operations Intermediate Specialist – FX Services is responsible for assisting Foreign Exchange Traders and Relationship Managers in processing trades and ensuring trader positions are accurately updated. This is an off‑shift position working 4pm ET – 12am ET Sunday through Thursday.

Transaction Processing

• Act as the focal point person between the FX NY, Tokyo & London Traders and Relationship Managers and the various pre/post‑execution units, including FX Standing Instructions, Account Maintenance, Confirmations, Settlements, Investigations, and Reporting.
• Responsibilities include trade entry, trade validation, trade confirmations, trade settlement.
• Monitor and manage the Emerging Market currency process with traders and local market subcustodians.
• Monitor any technical issues with FX systems and portal; work with Systems Support team to quickly resolve.
• Participate in making process improvements within the FX Services department and seeing improvements through to completion.

Quality Control / Assurance

• Liaise with FX Risk Group and Compliance to ensure the reviews and controls in place are sufficient to manage the risk of client’s trading activity.
• Provide scheduled and ad‑hoc reporting to FX Trading, Clients and management as necessary.

Client Service

• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to all FX functions, including trade initiation, reconciliation, discrepancies, and investigations.
• Regular contact with clients and Client Service Groups to educate clients and resolve time‑sensitive issues.
• Coordinate communication with FX Service team globally for inquiry resolution.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• BS/BA degree.
• Foreign Exchange operations or related Financial Services experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Proactive approach to daily work and ability to handle multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally with others.
• Strong client service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• MS Office proficiency required—included MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access.
• This is an off‑shift position working 4pm ET – 12am ET (Sunday through Thursday).

Salary Range

New Jersey: $65,000 – $80,000 base salary + annual target bonus.

BBH’s compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit‑sharing. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. BBH’s total rewards package includes benefits that enhance your experience, such as long‑term savings, healthcare, income protection, professional development opportunities, and time off.

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.