Transaction Services Lead Analyst 1

Schroders; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Schroders in New York seeks a Lead Analyst to support ETF file management, trade processing and pricing oversight, collaborating with Portfolio Management, Trading, Fund Accounting, custodians, administrators, data vendors and ETF service providers. The role demands a detail-oriented operations professional who can manage daily production deadlines in a hybrid office.

The position offers a regular rotating schedule and opportunities to contribute to ETF operating model enhancements, system

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in Asset Management Operations, Middle Office, Trade Support, Fund Operations, ETF Operations or a similar function.
• Strong knowledge of the trade lifecycle, post-trade controls, reconciliations, operational risk, security master data, pricing controls and valuation support.
• Familiarity with ETF workflows, including creations/redemptions, basket processing, PCF files and service-provider oversight.
• Knowledge of equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives, cash products and/or ETFs.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines in a production environment.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to escalate issues and work across internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support ETF daily operations, including PCF, basket, holdings, pricing and trade file production, validation and distribution.
• Monitor file delivery through SFTP, ETF agents, administrators, vendors, NSCC and other market platforms; escalate issues as needed.
• Process, validate and monitor end-of-day trades across equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives and ETF activity.
• Resolve trade, settlement, cash, position, pricing and reconciliation exceptions within required deadlines.
• Create and maintain security master data, including identifiers, classifications, pricing sources and settlement attributes.
• Respond to operational queries from internal stakeholders, Authorized Participants, custodians, administrators and service providers.
• Maintain procedures and controls, identify operational risks, and support incident resolution, root-cause analysis and process improvements.
• Contribute to new product launches, ETF operating model enhancements, system testing and automation initiatives.

Skills

ETF operations

Trade lifecycle

Operational risk

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Aladdin

Bloomberg

SWIFT

DTCC/NSCC

ETF workflow tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are based at 7 Bryant Park in the heart of NYC. And we have everything we need to work flexibly. We operate a hybrid working model, with a requirement that our Transaction Services Lead Analyst 1 be in the office 3 days per week. This is to sustain our culture of innovation, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and building relationships within the business.

The Team

This role is suited to a detail-oriented operations professional who can manage daily production deadlines and identify issues before they become operational risk events.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lead Analyst to support ETF file management, trade processing, securities set-up and pricing oversight. The role provides accurate, timely operational support across investment products and ETF workflows, working closely with Portfolio Management, Trading, Fund Accounting, Custodians, Administrators, data vendors and ETF service providers.

This position requires a regular rotating schedule:

Week 1: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Week 2: 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Candidates must be able to work both shifts on an ongoing basis to support business operations across time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Support ETF daily operations, including PCF, basket, holdings, pricing and trade file production, validation and distribution.

Monitor file delivery through SFTP, ETF agents, administrators, vendors, NSCC and other market platforms; escalate issues as needed.

Process, validate and monitor end-of-day trades across equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives and ETF activity.

Resolve trade, settlement, cash, position, pricing and reconciliation exceptions within required deadlines.

Create and maintain security master data, including identifiers, classifications, pricing sources and settlement attributes.

Respond to operational queries from internal stakeholders, Authorized Participants, custodians, administrators and service providers.

Maintain procedures and controls, identify operational risks, and support incident resolution, root-cause analysis and process improvements.

Contribute to new product launches, ETF operating model enhancements, system testing and automation initiatives.

Skills and Behaviors Required

3–5 years of experience in Asset Management Operations, Middle Office, Trade Support, Fund Operations, ETF Operations or a similar function.

Strong knowledge of the trade lifecycle, post-trade controls, reconciliations, operational risk, security master data, pricing controls and valuation support.

Familiarity with ETF workflows, including creations/redemptions, basket processing, PCF files and service-provider oversight.

Knowledge of equities, fixed income, FX, derivatives, cash products and/or ETFs.

Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines in a production environment.

Clear communication skills with the ability to escalate issues and work across internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Aladdin, Bloomberg, SWIFT, DTCC/NSCC, ETF workflow tools, market data vendors, Microsoft Excel or Power BI.

Compensation

Schroders offers a base salary in a range of $85,000 to $100,000 for this position.

The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

We recognize potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture can help us achieve this goal. We are a proud equal opportunity employer and ensure fair employment practices without regard to race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious beliefs, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics.

About Us

We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1877
• Job Category Operations
• Posting Date 08/12/2026, 08:33 PM
• Apply Before 09/06/2026, 11:00 PM
• Job Schedule Full time