Cash & Securities Management Consultant
The Opportunity
As a Cash & Securities Management Consultant, in our Investment Operations organization, you are responsible for transaction processing and oversight over the lifecycle of invested assets and their portfolios for the Company. This includes assisting in onboarding new managers and investment types, relationship management, customer support, calculation of forecast and funds available investing, general ledger balancing, reporting, reconciliations, payment validations, and complex transaction processing.
The Team
The Investment Operations team is agile and works independently, yet collaboratively. All members are held accountable and are encouraged to grow in the role via peer to peer training, education and industry participation. To be successful on this team, you must have a strong attention to detail, be able to multi-task, thrive in a fast-paced work environment, have strong interpersonal skills and have a continuous improvement mindset.
The Impact
As a Cash & Securities Management Consultant, you will need to have working knowledge of back office securities operations functions. You will maintain the lifecycle of the assets in accordance with established policies and procedures, which may include:
- Forecast and validate expected cash flows related to investments
- Research, analyze, validate and process security related transactions (redemptions, corporate actions, etc.) on the accounting system, many times collaborating with others across the organization
- Perform reconciliations, including exception oversight, analysis and resolution
- Triage and prioritize scheduled work as well as ad-hoc requests as received
- Partner with vendors, banks and Investment Managers
- Maintain and improve workflows and procedures as needed
The Minimum Qualifications
- 3 years working in the financial services sector in similar investment operations capacity; prefer experience in back office securities operations (reconciliation of cash to receivables/payables)
- Advanced knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products (primarily Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good knowledge of Banking and Treasury
The Ideal Qualifications
- Four-year Bachelor's Degree
- 5 years of relevant experience
- Ability to problem solve and resolve issues independently, and know when to escalate appropriately
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong inter-personal skills to facilitate building positive working relationships
- Risk and controls awareness
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail
- Recognition of patterns and trends in data operations and identify opportunities for improving processes and systems
What to Expect as Part of MassMutual and the Team
- Regular meetings with the Investment Operations team
- Focused one-on-one meetings with your manager
- Access to mentorship opportunities
- Networking opportunities including access to Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, African American, women, LGBTQ, Veteran and disability-focused Business Resource Groups
- Access to learning content on Degreed and other informational platforms
- Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits
About MassMutual
We've been around since 1851. During our history, we've helped millions of people find financial freedom, offer financial protection, and plan for the future.
Today, we continue to develop meaningful relationships with our customers by building their trust, being knowledge problem solvers and always prioritizing their needs. MassMutual is guided by a single purpose: We help people secure their future and protect the ones they love. As a company owned by our policyowners, we are defined by mutuality and our vision to put customers first. It's more than our company structure – it's our way of life.
MassMutual was recognized as an Ethisphere 2020 World's Most Ethical Company, a Top Place to Work in 2020 according to The Boston Globe and named among America's Best Employers for Diversity according to Forbes 2020.
MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
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MassMutual is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply. Note: Veterans are welcome to apply, regardless of their discharge status.
