Specialist, Trading and Trade Support

About the role

The CSIM Trade Operations Team (TOPS) supports Schwab's mutual fund and ETF business by overseeing and controlling the trade lifecycle. This role ensures the accurate processing, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation of investment transactions.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure the accurate processing, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation of investment transactions.
• Partner with internal teams and external service providers to resolve trade, cash, and position discrepancies.
• Maintain the quality and accuracy of critical operational data.
• Investigate issues, identify process improvements, and support operational projects that enhance efficiency and strengthen controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1+ years of professional experience in financial services, operations, accounting, business administration, investment operations, or a related field.
• Knowledge of trading and settlement processes for equity and/or fixed income securities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, evaluate alternatives, and make sound decisions to resolve operational issues.
• Ability to identify, investigate, and solve problems independently while managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment while adapting to changing priorities and business needs.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain data accuracy and support operational controls.
• Able to work a flexible 8-hour schedule between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM CST.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in trade operations, investment operations, settlements, reconciliations, or related financial operations functions.
• Experience partnering with brokers, custodians, prime brokers, fund accountants, or other financial services vendors.
• Experience monitoring vendor performance metrics and supporting operational oversight activities.
• Experience identifying workflow improvements and contributing to process optimization initiatives.
• Experience supporting operational projects or system enhancement initiatives.
• Familiarity with Omgeo Central Trade Manager (CTM).
• Experience using BlackRock Aladdin or similar investment management platforms.