Associate, Models Delivery

Our client, an asset management firm, is looking to hire an Associate in Models Delivery in Wilmington DE. Responsibilities Our client is seeking an Associate, Models Delivery to join Model Client Operations (MCO) within the broader Enablement Platforms for Innovation & Change (EPIC) organization. The role supports the continued growth of Models business by helping deliver accurate, timely, scalable, and controlled model portfolio data, reporting, trade files, and client-facing outputs across a global operating model. Models Delivery supports the end-to-end model portfolio lifecycle, including onboarding, model launches, servicing, rebalances, reporting, trade-file production, Advisor Center content, digital client experiences, and platform transformation. The successful candidate will support production-critical activities across AMRS, Australia (AUS), and EMEA. This position requires strong attention to detail, disciplined execution, sound judgment, and the ability to manage dependencies across business, product, operations, reporting, and technology teams. Key Responsibilities Production Delivery & Client Outputs Analyze client, business, and platform requirements supporting model reporting, trade-file servicing, Advisor Center content, onboarding, rebalances, and distribution solutions. Support quarterly and ad hoc model rebalances, monthly performance delivery, model launches, changes, and terminations across applicable regions and delivery channels. Execute production workflows and quality controls to deliver client trade files, reporting outputs, factsheets, trade notices, and trade/performance commentary within strict deadlines. Ensure production activities are accurate, controlled, repeatable, and aligned with established procedures. Reporting, Content & Controls Build, maintain, and enhance reporting templates, delivery configurations, client-specific distribution requirements, and controlled reporting workflows using firm tools and applications. Maintain and validate Advisor Center content and digital model-delivery outputs, ensuring information is accurate, consistent, and aligned with approved requirements. Submit reporting and related materials through appropriate review and approval processes, including Legal & Compliance (L&C) where required. Support uploads and publication to Advisor Center and other controlled delivery channels. Data Quality, Reconciliations & Production Controls Perform structured reconciliations and data-quality checks across holdings, weights, performance, metadata, entitlements, reporting outputs, and downstream dependencies. Identify and investigate data discrepancies, production issues, and process gaps. Support production readiness, testing, issue triage, and operational controls. Identify risks early, document conclusions, communicate deviations, and elevate dependencies or concerns through appropriate governance channels. Process & Documentation Translate business and operational requirements into clear documentation, workplans, procedures, testing evidence, and repeatable processes. Help convert fragmented process knowledge into scalable and sustainable operating standards. Continuously evaluate systems, processes, and procedures for inefficiencies and recommend improvements that strengthen scalability, transparency, operational resilience, and risk mitigation. Contribute to automation, workflow design, data-quality improvements, and platform modernization initiatives. Stakeholder Management Build effective relationships across business, product, technology, operations, reporting, and client-delivery teams. Coordinate dependencies across global stakeholders to support timely and consistent client outcomes. Clearly communicate requirements, risks, issues, decisions, and conclusions to stakeholders. Support a fast-paced, global follow-the-sun operating model across AMRS, AUS, and EMEA. Requirements Required Qualifications 2 years of experience in financial services, investment management, operations, technology, data, reporting, or a related analytical environment. 3 years of financial services experience preferred. Strong proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office. Experience working with data, reconciliations, reporting outputs, and production controls. Experience with relational databases and exposure to using, writing, or debugging SQL and/or Python. Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, well-organized work under tight deadlines. Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills. Ability to synthesize information, identify issues, and develop practical solutions. Ability to learn complex systems and new applications quickly. Strong ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong risk and control mindset, including the ability to identify issues, assess control gaps, promote risk awareness, and elevate appropriately. Strong work ethic and willingness to contribute beyond the immediate scope of the role. Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, global environment. Preferred / Additional Experience Interest or experience in investment products, model portfolios, asset management, client reporting, trade-file servicing, and digital client experiences. Experience with business requirements documentation, testing, issue triage, production readiness, operational controls, or platform/change initiatives. Experience with process improvement, automation, workflow design, data-quality enhancement, or operational resilience. Ability to navigate ambiguity and manage competing priorities. Curiosity and willingness to build technical fluency across model data, reporting, business rules, workflow tools, and platform dependencies. Experience with software development lifecycle concepts, application integration, workflow tools, or technology-enabled process modernization. Experience working across distributed teams and stakeholders, including business, product, engineering, reporting, operations, and client-delivery teams. Understanding of the asset management industry. Experience supporting digital transformation, automation, reporting, or operational-resilience initiatives. Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred. Ideal Candidate Profile The strongest candidates will combine financial services or asset-management experience with reporting, data analysis, operational controls, and process improvement. Candidates should be comfortable working with Excel, reconciliations, performance data, reporting outputs, SQL/Python, production workflows, and cross-functional stakeholders. Experience with model portfolios, investment operations, client reporting, trade files, or asset-management platforms is especially valuable. This is a highly execution-oriented role requiring someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, proactive, technically curious, and comfortable operating in a production-critical global environment. Bachelor's Degree Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. 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