Job Description

This position performs accurate and timely set up and maintenance of securities (stock, bonds, and derivatives) that are needed for immediate trading while ensuring daily operational deadlines are met. Concurrently, oversees T. Rowe Price's service provider who performs setups and maintenance of securities that are not needed for immediate trading. Works under minimal supervision with direct accountability for checklist tasks and daily processes. Develops in-depth knowledge and expertise in their own job discipline and working knowledge of related disciplines within the Middle Office. Works closely with trading, compliance, operations, relationship managers, technology teams and vendors to ensure a seamless and efficient stakeholder experience. Leads or assists with projects and work streams that are related to security reference data across the firm. Approaches this role with the mindset of wanting to understand the how and why behind it. Participates in cross-departmental and cross-divisional initiatives designed to improve accuracy, generate efficiencies, and reduce risk. Comfort with change as each day can be different and our organization is looking ahead to impactful system improvements that will change the way we operate.

Responsibilities

• Executes or coordinates the processing of security setup and maintenance, ensuring actions are accurate and compliant. Escalates identified issues and seeks guidance on appropriate corrective actions.

• Performs oversight of T. Rowe Price's service provider

• Interacts with operations staff, relationship managers, portfolio managers, trading desks, and investment liaisons to collect and communicate basic information that impacts securities.

• Creates or updates processes and procedures

• Identifies and executes process improvement opportunities.

• With guidance and following established controls, checks and validates third-party data imports.

• Assists with process transitions to the end-state infrastructure.

• Aggregates feedback for management and third-party vendors on timeliness and quality.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND 2+ years of total relevant work experience.

Preferred:

• 4+ years of total relevant work experience

• Experience in investment operations

• Knowledge of the securities or financial services industry

• SQL database management experience

• Security Master experience

• Bloomberg experience

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate in a team environment and build strong relationships

• Demonstrated initiative to proactively drive process improvement opportunities

• Grasps complexities and perceives relationships among issues

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to two days per week from home.