Associate Specialist, BPS Operations Processing

Associate Specialist, BPS Operations Processing

At FIS, our technology and our people are moving forward. We advance the way the world pays, banks and invests. We believe in building inclusive, diverse teams. Together, we innovate to help our colleagues, clients and communities succeed. If you're ready to grow your career and make an impact in fintech, we have one question: Are you FIS?

About the Role

As a BPS Operations Associate, you will be responsible for oversight and review of work performed by Transfer processors, working closely with our clients as they move assets/accounts to and from FIS custody. You will examine data files, processes, forms, reports and operational needs of our customers, communicating professionally throughout the life cycle of a transfer.

What You Will Be Doing

• Develops understanding of and defines client products and services through information gathering sessions to determine how FIS systems must be established to meet client needs.
• Perform oversight of operational work performed by processors to ensure accuracy and timeliness in accordance with established service level agreements.
• Initiate, review, and track client account transfers (inbound and outbound) between broker-dealers using ACATS and other industry tools.
• Submit required re-registration instructions and coordinate directly with delivering and receiving fund companies to liquidate or re-register mutual fund shares.
• Review daily settlement reports, verify asset valuations, and monitor delivery/receipt deadlines to minimize manual operational risk.
• Investigate and resolve ACATS rejects, mutual fund registration errors, and account discrepancies by communicating with internal teams, contra-firms, and fund providers.
• May develop new procedures with client to ensure FIS software is used appropriately.
• Throughout transfer lifecycle, provides expertise to answer questions and guide clients in the use of the system.
• Conducts train the trainer sessions to instruct and train internal customers (employees) or external customers on changes, new systems or new procedures.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of FIS and industry tools related to movement of assets and cash between depositories, custodians and Fund companies.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as excellent human relations, negotiation and documentation skills.

• Ability to handle project commensurate with job expectations

• Ability to analyze and solve problems using learned techniques and tools

• Requires high attention to detail

• Positions involving data mapping require strong analytical and technical skills

• Ability to translate client requirements to technical specifications and communicate to technical staff

• Team skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally as well as externally

• Flexibility, versatility, dependability

• A bachelor's in business or a related field or the equivalent experience.

What We Offer You

Opportunities to make an impact in fintech

Personal and professional learning

Inclusive, diverse work environment

Resources to give back to your community

Competitive salary and benefits

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FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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