Advanced Principal, ETF &Passive Portfolio Operations
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About the role
Responsible for the day-to-day oversight and operational activities specific to the UIT comparison and settlement process. The Advanced Principal oversees a staff that manages the daily workflow and ensures regulatory requirements are adhered to. Act in a supervisory role as well as be part of a team to complete tasks. Establish and maintain relationships within various departments at Invesco to ensure the proper flow of information and regulatory compliance.
This position works closely with UIT Trading Desk, Accounting, Compliance, and the Business Unit in Downers Grove. Additionally, this role provides trade support and oversight for the Capital Markets desk and oversees corporate actions and pricing. The position also establishes and maintains external relationships with the Trustee, DTCC, NSCC, pricing vendors, outside auditors, and outside legal.
The position requires a Series 27 license and is closely tied to the IVZ broker-dealer. If the candidate does not currently meet licensing requirements, Invesco will provide support to obtain the required licensing within the necessary timeframe.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of the UIT comparison and settlement process.
- Ensure strong knowledge of FINRA Rules, SEC regulations, and the Investment Company Act of 1940.
- Oversee and ensure proper Net Asset Value calculations from pricing vendors.
- Create and maintain metrics for management review.
- Oversee the reconciliation of all Broker-Dealer cash activity for posting to the GL.
- Review and maintain updated policies and procedures for WSPS.
- Oversee, review, and fund all margin account deficits, including hedge accounts and DTCC/NSCC collateral accounts.
- Oversee all Broker-Dealer working capital and maintain a line of credit with the parent company and a Broker-Dealer bank account.
- Prepare and submit quarterly Securities Count (Rule 17a-13).
- Work closely with UIT trading, Compliance, and Accounting teams for issue resolution.
- Prepare and submit Customer Reserve (Rule 15c3-3) weekly and at month-end.
- Provide monthly regulatory report cards from MSRB, TRACE, and OATS to Sr. Management, Compliance, IT, and Portfolio trading desks, comparing Invesco results to the industry.
- Maintain a "One Invesco" perspective to drive positive and impactful outcomes for the firm.
- Engage and maintain relationships with stakeholders across the firm to navigate the global organization effectively.
- Develop project objectives with measurable goals, drive consensus, and communicate plans and results to stakeholders and management.
- Partner with firm leadership to shape Invesco’s ETF platform strategy for growth, scale, and consistency.
- Design, innovate, and implement ETF operating models, technology solutions, and commercial opportunities.
Requirements
- Five or more years of operational and securities industry experience.
- Direct knowledge and experience with UIT products preferred.
- Working knowledge and experience with DTCC and NSCC.
- Supervisory and oversight experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to multitask different initiatives, take direction well, and demonstrate strong follow-through skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of the UIT/ETF and securities industry.
- Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed team environment.
- A Bachelor’s Degree is required.
Benefits
- Flexible paid time off
- Hybrid work schedule
- 401(K) matching of 100% up to the first 6% with a discretionary supplemental contribution
- Health and wellbeing benefits
- Parental leave benefits
- Employee stock purchase plan
Pay
The salary range for this position in Downers Grove, IL is $150,000 - $170,000 per year. The total compensation includes salary and incentive pay and will vary based on skills, experience, and location.
Schedule
Pursuant to Invesco’s Workplace Policy, employees are expected to spend at least four full days each week working in an Invesco office.