Senior Asset Servicing Specialist - Hedge fund

Phyton Talent Advisors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hedge fund in New York is seeking an experienced Asset Servicing & Process Innovation executive. The ideal candidate will have 10–15+ years of relevant experience, a strong leadership background, and the ability to implement best-in-class processes within a full-time, on-site role. Key responsibilities include driving modernization in asset servicing and overseeing operational excellence in corporate actions.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in Asset Servicing, Corporate Actions, or Equity Operations.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale change programs.
• Deep understanding of global equity markets and income processing.

Responsibilities

• Drive modernization and automation across global operations.
• Oversee corporate actions and income processing.
• Partner with technology teams to deploy new tools.

Skills

Leadership in change programs

Stakeholder management

Process re-engineering

Automation tools knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree or professional certifications

Job description

Overview

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A prestigious, performance-driven hedge fund in New York is seeking a hands-on Asset Servicing & Process Innovation executive to assist with a transformation of the firm’s global asset servicing function. This individual will be responsible not only for the day-to-day operational excellence across corporate actions and income processing, but also for designing and implementing best-in-class processes, controls, and technology solutions. This role is in the office on a full-time basis.

The ideal candidate is a proven operator and change leader who combines deep subject-matter expertise in corporate actions (and/or broader equity operations) with strong systems knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and the presence to engage confidently with senior portfolio managers and firm leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Build upon a well-established asset servicing platform by driving modernization, automation, and continuous process improvement across global operations.
• Oversee all aspects of corporate actions and income processing, ensuring flawless execution, risk mitigation, and adherence to tight deadlines in a high-stakes trading environment.
• Partner with technology and operations engineering teams to identify automation opportunities, deploy new tools, and deliver scalable solutions that enhance accuracy, transparency, and efficiency.
• Deliver measurable results through smarter workflows and insourcing strategies, achieving multi-million-dollar cost savings while managing rising trade volumes.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives to streamline processes, reduce manual touchpoints, and enhance data quality and control frameworks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to firm leadership and portfolio managers on corporate actions, proxy voting strategy, and operational risk.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in Asset Servicing, Corporate Actions, or Equity Operations at a leading buy-side firm.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale change programs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, accuracy, and risk management.
• Deep understanding of global equity markets, proxy voting, and income processing.
• Strong background in technology-enabled process re-engineering, automation tools, and workflow systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; able to command a room and communicate with portfolio managers, traders, and senior executives.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or professional certifications a plus

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

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