Trading & Cost Basis Subject Matter Expert

About This Opportunity

As a Trading & Cost Basis Subject Matter Expert, you will serve as the expert-level resource within the cost basis function, responsible for resolving the highest-complexity issues, leading audit and testing initiatives, and driving process and documentation improvements. This role partners cross-functionally with Product, IT, and Operations teams, serves as the subject-matter expert for internal partners across the firm, and provides mentorship and knowledge transfer to Client Support Specialists — Cost Basis.

Responsibilities

• Resolve escalated, high-complexity cost basis issues involving multi-system discrepancies, ambiguous tax lot scenarios, and advanced corporate action impacts
• Lead and execute audit reviews for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory standards
• Own advanced UAT cycles and validate new platform functionality prior to release
• Identify operational risks within the cost basis function and recommend strategic process improvements
• Document advanced procedures and contribute to the refinement of departmental controls and internal standards
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for internal partners including Product, IT, Operations, and leadership
• Mentor and train Client Support Specialists — Cost Basis on advanced topics, complex case handling, and best practices
• Partner with Product and IT teams on enhancement requests, defect documentation, and release validation
• Coordinate with custodians on complex data issues requiring escalated resolution
• Lead or contribute to documentation redesign and workflow optimization initiatives within the cost basis function

Requirements

• Has a minimum of two (2) years of significant financial industry experience
• Has prior experience in cost basis, tax lot reconciliation, or accounting operations
• Has demonstrated expert-level knowledge may substitute for years of experience
• Has experience leading audit reviews or UAT cycles
• Has prior mentorship or training responsibilities
• Has familiarity with Orion platform and custodian coordination processes
• Has expert knowledge of cost basis methodology including all gain/loss methods (FIFO, LIFO, specific identification, average cost), tax lot management, and wash sale rules
• Has expert understanding of corporate actions and their cascading impact on tax lot accuracy and cost basis reporting
• Can resolve high-complexity, multi-system cost basis discrepancies with sound analytical judgment
• Has deep understanding of IRS cost basis reporting requirements and financial industry regulatory standards
• Can validate new platform functionality against cost basis rules and regulatory expectations during UAT cycles
• Owns and manages relationships with stakeholders directly and works effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Qualifications

• Has a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field as preferred
• Has prior experience in cost basis, tax lot reconciliation, or accounting operations as preferred
• Has expert knowledge of cost basis methodology including all gain/loss methods (FIFO, LIFO, specific identification, average cost), tax lot management, and wash sale rules
• Has expert understanding of corporate actions and their cascading impact on tax lot accuracy and cost basis reporting
• Can resolve high-complexity, multi-system cost basis discrepancies with sound analytical judgment
• Has deep understanding of IRS cost basis reporting requirements and financial industry regulatory standards
• Can validate new platform functionality against cost basis rules and regulatory expectations during UAT cycles
• Owns and manages relationships with stakeholders directly and works effectively with people at all levels in an organization

Skills

• Accounting
• Accounting Operations
• Audit Reviews
• Corporate Actions
• Cost Accounting
• Cost Analysis
• Cost Basis Reporting
• Cost Reconciliation
• Electronic Trading Platforms
• Taxes
• Tax Reconciliation

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and disability coverage on day one
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Pet benefits including pawternity leave and pet insurance
• Student loan repayment

Pay

The pay listed in this posting indicates the estimated pay at the time of this posting; however, may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Location: It is anticipated that an incumbent in this role will work as a Hybrid employee, with three (3) or more days each week required on-site at one of the listed office locations. Candidates should be located within a commutable distance to an office. Internal candidates currently aligned to an Orion office location may be given preference; however, internal candidates with varying work arrangements may be considered based on experience and business needs. Work location is subject to change based on business needs.