Wealth Management Operations Analyst III

Description We are looking for an experienced Wealth Management Operations Analyst III to support critical operational activities for a financial services team in Morristown, New Jersey. This Long-term Contract position focuses on account administration, transaction oversight, and cross-functional coordination across a broad range of wealth management products. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with internal teams, external partners, and clients to maintain accurate, timely, and controlled operations.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the setup and ongoing maintenance of client accounts by collecting required records, reviewing documentation for accuracy and completeness, and partnering with stakeholders to resolve outstanding items.

• Manage the movement of cash and securities by organizing transfer paperwork, liaising with internal and external contacts, and helping ensure assets are received and delivered without unnecessary delays.

• Support operational workflows tied to trade execution and post-trade processing, including booking, allocation, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation across securities, foreign exchange, derivatives, and alternative investments.

• Oversee daily operational activity by tracking transactions, reviewing reporting outputs, monitoring trade feeds, and addressing issues involving unmatched trades, settlement breaks, wires, deposits, and asset transfers.

• Respond to inquiries and exceptions from clients and business partners with professionalism, providing timely follow-up on account matters, transaction concerns, and settlement-related issues.

• Build strong working relationships with business, product, technology, and support teams to improve coordination, promote clear communication, and deliver a high level of service.

• Identify process enhancement opportunities that strengthen efficiency, improve team productivity, and reinforce controls within a risk-conscious operating environment.

• Assist with audits, risk reviews, and control-related activities by following established procedures, maintaining documentation, and supporting adherence to internal protocols.

• Contribute to change initiatives by helping define business needs, gathering requirements, and participating in user and regression testing for operational or technology-related updates. Requirements • Hands-on experience supporting account opening and maintenance activities within a banking or brokerage environment, including familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Working knowledge of operational processes related to cash, securities, foreign exchange, derivatives, options, and swaps within global financial markets.

• Understanding of core post-trade functions such as trade capture, allocation, confirmation, settlement, custody, reconciliation, and regulatory reporting.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, business partners, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Experience reviewing documentation, monitoring controls, and troubleshooting operational exceptions with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.

• Familiarity with audit support, risk assessment activities, KPI or control reporting, and adherence to documented procedures and service expectations.

• Proficiency in analyzing data, managing multiple priorities, and contributing to process improvements in a financial services operations setting.

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