Operations Associate - Trade Analyst

AIM is seeking an Operations Associate –Trade Analyst to support the operational and service needs of our manager traded UMA platform. This individual will serve as a key point of contact for post-trade operational support, manager coordination, trade issue resolution, and day-to-day operational service items related to third party manager trading activity.Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert on manager trading operational workflows, including manager traded UMA activity, post-trade processing, and fixed income trade away processes.
• Coordinate with third party managers to resolve trade-related items, including tracking down unreported trades, missing trade details, and operational exceptions.
• Take ownership of trade errors, reconciliation breaks, and operational discrepancies by driving timely resolution efforts across managers, custodians, and internal teams while ensuring proper documentation and tracking.
• Work closely with custodians and internal partners to resolve trade, reconciliation, settlement, and operational issues impacting platform activity.
• Monitor and reconcile trade activity, identify operational discrepancies, and proactively research and resolve exceptions.
• Support managers and internal users with platform-related operational, reporting, and technology support requests.
• Generate and maintain operational reporting, workflow tracking, and documentation related to manager trading activity and unresolved operational items.
• Proactively identify workflow gaps, operational risks, and process improvement opportunities to improve scalability, accuracy, and service delivery.
• Partner with internal teams to improve operational efficiency and identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and technology enhancements.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple operational workflows with accuracy and accountability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to professionally interact with managers, custodians, and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to proactively research and resolve operational issues.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic understanding of trading workflows, post-trade operations, or reconciliation processes within wealth management, TAMP, or financial services environments preferred.
• Familiarity with fixed income trade away processes or willingness to learn quickly.
• Interest in leveraging technology, automation, and AI to improve operational efficiency and scalability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to learn and grow in a rapidly evolving organization.
• Bachelor’s degree required.

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