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Position Summary

The Operations Intermediate Specialist – FX Services is responsible for assisting Foreign Exchange Traders and Relationship Managers in processing trades and ensuring trader positions are accurately updated. 

Principal Responsibilities

Transaction Processing          

• Act as the focal point person between the FX NY, Tokyo & London Traders and Relationship Managers and the various pre/post-execution units, including FX Standing Instructions, Account Maintenance, Confirmations, Settlements, Investigations, and Reporting.
• Responsibilities include trade entry, trade validation, trade confirmations, trade settlement.
• Monitor and manage the Emerging Market currency process with traders and local market subcustodians.
• Monitor any technical issues with FX systems and portal; working with Systems Support team to quickly resolve.
• Participate in making process improvements within the FX Services department and seeing improvements through to completion.        

Quality Control/ Assurance

• Liaise with FX Risk Group and Compliance to ensure the reviews and controls in place are sufficient to manage the risk of client’s trading activity.
• Provide scheduled and ad hoc reporting to FX Trading, Clients and management as necessary.      

Client Service

• Respond to internal and external inquiries related to all FX functions, including trade initiation, reconciliation, discrepancies, and investigations.
• Regular contact with clients and Client Service Groups to educate clients and resolve time sensitive issues.
• Coordinate communication with FX Service team globally for inquiry resolution.

          

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• BS/BA degree
• Foreign Exchange operations or related Financial Services experience preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Proactive approach to daily work and ability to handle multiple responsibilities
• Ability to communicate professionally with others
• Strong client service skills
• Strong attention to detail
• MS Office proficiency required-included MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Access

   

Salary Range

NJ: $65,000 - $80,000 base salary + annual target bonus

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.