Trading Operations Process Specialist (Hybrid)

Federated Hermes; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Paid vacation and parent leave

Opportunities for community involvement

Job summary

Federated Hermes is seeking a Trading Operations Process Specialist for our Pittsburgh, PA Headquarters. This hybrid position involves managing global and domestic settlement and derivative operations, requiring independent decision-making and expert knowledge in various asset classes.

Ideal candidates should possess a business degree or equivalent experience, five years in financial markets, and strong analytical skills. Our benefits include competitive compensation and extensive professional development programs.

Qualifications

• Five years of industry experience with expertise in a product line.
• Experience with global and domestic equity and fixed income financial markets.
• Operational management experience with derivative instruments.

Responsibilities

• Manage global and domestic settlement and derivative operations.
• Act as a subject matter expert in particular asset classes.
• Lead projects within Trading Operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Mathematical skills

Expertise in equity, fixed income, money markets, or derivatives

MS Office proficiency (Excel, Word)

Education

Undergraduate Business Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Trading Operations Process Specialist (Hybrid)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Trading Operations Process Specialist in our downtown Pittsburgh, PA Headquarters.

What You’ll Do

As a Trading Operations Process Specialist, you will be responsible for global and domestic settlement and derivative operations management. This position requires the ability to work independently, make appropriate and accurate decisions, and to assist in development and implementation of ideas and procedures that minimize transaction risk and enhance operational performance. As Specialist, the position acts in the role of subject matter expert in particular asset classes. Additionally, as SME, participate and at times lead projects within Trading Operations.

The Expertise We’re Looking For

• Undergraduate Business Degree or equivalent relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Five years of previous industry experience, with expertise in a product line (equity, fixed income, money markets, or derivatives)
• Experience with global and domestic equity and fixed income financial markets
• Experience with operational management of derivative instruments
• Fixed Income, Equity or Money Market Security knowledge
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills
• Experience with MS Office products (Excel, Word)

Our Investment in You

We believe our employees are our most important asset! Therefore, we offer benefits programs designed to help you and your family thrive, training programs to advance your professional development and opportunities for you to give back to the community. Our offerings include:

• A competitive total compensation package, including bonus programs designed to recognize and incentivize our employees to do their best every day
• Time off programs including paid vacation, parental leave and a volunteer day to help you stay healthy and connected to the things that are important
• Opportunities to expand your professional network within the firm and the community through participation in programs such as the Women in Investing Employee Resource Business Group and the University Ambassador Program.
• Location – Pittsburgh, PA 15222

About Federated Hermes

At Federated Hermes, our goals are to help individuals invest and retire better, to help our clients achieve better risk-adjusted returns, and to contribute to the positive outcomes in the wider world. We pledge to always putting our clients first and to acting responsibly and transparently. Our commitment to active, responsible investment has enabled us to become a leading investment manager, serving investors around the world.

We provide careers opportunities that have enabled our employees to grow and meet their career aspirations while balancing the needs of their personal lives. We offer a collaborative environment that promotes doing things the right way and always with integrity, sharing ideas to drive positive change, and following through on our commitments. We are motivated by a higher purpose and always consider the impact of our work. We promote teamwork and foster a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where unique perspectives, ideas and experiences are recognized and appreciated for the contributions they bring. At Federated Hermes, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Federated Hermes takes affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

For consideration, please visit our company website and reference job #9725.

For additional information, please visit FederatedHermes.com

Federated Hermes, Inc. offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

EOE – Including Disability / Vets

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also comply with applicable government contractor obligations, including ensuring veterans and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities consistent with current federal, state and local laws and regulations. Federated Hermes will also make reasonable accommodations for the religious practices of beliefs of applicants and employees, as well as for mental health or physical disability needs.