Remote Middle Office Operations Analyst ETF Trading, Reconciliation, and

Company Overview Pioneering the Future of ETF Investment Technology

reputed company stands at the forefront of the exchangetraded fund (ETF) ecosystem, delivering a comprehensive, technologydriven platform that empowers asset managers, institutional investors, and financial institutions to create, launch, and grow ETFs with confidence. Our endtoend solution suite blends strategic advisory, product planning, trust and fund administration, legal expertise, robust operations support, cuttingedge marketing research, and an expansive sales and distribution network. By merging deep industry knowledge with innovative partnership models, we consistently generate measurable value for our clients and set new standards for operational excellence within the ETF space.

Based on a remotefirst philosophy, reputed company cultivates a collaborative culture that transcends geography, enabling talented professionals across the United States to thrive while contributing to missioncritical initiatives that shape the next generation of investment products. As we continue to expand our reach, we seek forwardthinking individuals who are passionate about financial markets, technology, and continuous improvement.

Role Overview Driving Operational Efficiency from Anywhere

As a Remote Middle Office Operations Analyst, you will be a linchpin in the daily execution of trade processing, reconciliation, and data validation activities that underpin the integrity of our ETF operations. Your responsibilities will span from meticulous transaction verification to the design and implementation of automation solutions that enhance speed, accuracy, and risk mitigation. Working closely with trading desks, technology partners, compliance teams, and senior leadership, you will champion a culture of operational excellence, ensuring that every trade moves smoothly from execution to settlement while adhering to the highest regulatory standards.

This position is ideal for a detailoriented, proactive professional who enjoys navigating complex data sets, solving challenging problems, and collaborating across functional boundaries. While the role is remote, we value candidates who are centrally located in or near Chicago, Milwaukee, or New York City, allowing for occasional inperson meetings and team gatherings.

Key Responsibilities What Youll Own and Deliver Every Day

Trade Capture & Validation: Receive, record, and verify trade tickets from multiple sources, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timeliness before they enter downstream systems.

Reconciliation Management: Perform daily and endofday reconciliations across frontoffice, middleoffice, and backoffice platforms, identifying and resolving discrepancies with speed and precision.

Data Quality Assurance: Conduct comprehensive data validation checks, maintain master data references, and enforce data governance standards throughout the trade lifecycle.

Process Improvement & Automation: Identify repetitive manual tasks, develop VBA macros, SQL scripts, or Excelbased tools to automate workflows, and partner with technology teams to embed enhancements into production systems.

Documentation & Knowledge Management: Create and maintain clear, detailed SOPs, process flow diagrams, and audit trails that support internal controls and regulatory examinations.

Regulatory & Compliance Support: Assist the compliance function in preparing reports, conducting periodic reviews, and ensuring adherence to relevant regulations such as SEC, reputed company, and global best practices.

CrossFunctional Collaboration: Liaise with traders, portfolio managers, risk analysts, IT developers, and external vendors to resolve issues, refine processes, and align on technology roadmaps.

Project Participation: Contribute to strategic initiativesincluding system migrations, new product launches, and risk mitigation projectsby providing operational insight and testing support.

Performance Monitoring: Track key operational metrics (e.g., turnaround time, exception rates), generate regular performance dashboards, and recommend corrective actions where needed.

Required Qualifications The Foundation of Your Success

Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a quantitative discipline.

Minimum of two (2) years of handson experience in trading operations, middleoffice, or settlements within a financial institution, preferably at a bulgebracket firm.

Solid understanding of equity, fixedincome, and derivative instruments, including how they settle and clear in the market. .