Trade Associate

Ascensus is the leading independent technology and service platform powering savings plans across America, providing products and expertise that help nearly 16 million people save for a better today and tomorrow.

Position Purpose :

To support daily trade operations of Ascensus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• CDSC and Redemption Fee Research and Tracking

• Processing of Trade Files, Manual Trades, and Trade Messaging

• Resolution of High Priority Trade Assertions

• Research and Resolution of Non-Price Protected Trade Rejects

• Processing of initial account setup and Broker Registration verification

• Corporate Action Processing on Recordkeeping or Trade Platform

• Plan Level Request Processing to include fund adds, exchanges, deletes, model updates, and self direct establishment on Recordkeeping or Trade Platform

• Assistance with Partner Model Rebalances

• Perform first level Quality Control Checks

• Assist on limited basis with Departmental Projects and Initiatives

• Participate in IQP workshops to assist with determining risk and exposure gaps within the departmental processes

• Monitoring and responding to Emails and Trade Support Tickets

• Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.

• The I-Client philosophy and the Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always® should be visible in your actions on a day to day basis showing your support of our organizational culture.

• Proactively adopt, protect and boldly embrace emerging technologies (AI, automation, etc.), platforms, and evolving practices that accelerate transformational growth and advance Ascensus’ mission and client commitments.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors’ degree in Business/Math/Computer Science or equivalent work experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel Software

• Basic knowledge of Retirement Plans and/or NSCC/Fund Serv trading and settlement platforms

• 0-2 Experience in the Trade and/or Retirement industry

• Ability to manage and meet expectations of both internal and external clients

Work well as a team member; ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment with some functions having strict deadlines to adhere to

• Good written and oral communication skills. The ability to communicate effectively (clearly, concisely and professionally) with internal and external clients is essential.

• Excellent organizational, analytical, math and problem solving skills

• Effectively balance multiple priorities and deadlines

• Flexibility to work overtime when necessary

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