Trade Operations Specialist

As the Trading Operations Specialist, you will be a key member of the operations and investment teams supporting trade processes, data management, client reporting and portfolio management analytics. Responsibilities include trade calculation and allocation, cash management and program trading, strategy level and client specific guideline management, tax lot assessments and ETF trading processes. This role is primarily responsible for providing support to traders and portfolio managers.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Calculate and allocate trades, maintain client accounts in line with the model account and within client and strategy guidelines, manage client restrictions and proxy positions to ensure all accounts are in compliance and fully invested, ensure trade allocations are accurately entered within all necessary systems and reconciled daily across multiple strategies, control data within various systems to ensure integrity to minimize operational risk.
• Perform daily cash/trade monitoring, account for expected and intraday cash notifications, raise and invest cash as requested by clients, execute program trades as needed
• Validate information in databases including trades, prices and dividends, review data imports from external sources for accuracy, work with multiple sources to ensure accuracy in systems and timely resolution of issues
• Manage commission budget and document all changes, reconcile commissions daily to ensure completeness and accuracy of posted transactions, track and reconcile all soft dollar / CSA trades daily, manage all soft dollar invoices and payments
• Maintain all ETF accounts in line with models, create proxy basket daily for semi-transparent ETF Process creation and redemption orders, reconcile daily, perform tax lot assessments and initiate tax advantaged in-kind processes, manage relationships with Authorized Participants, Custodians and third parties
• Responsible for trade aggregation and trade related reporting, provide commission related reports including soft dollar and client direction, respond timely to data requests

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 2+ Years Required; 3+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
6IC

Required Experience

• 2+ years of accounting or financial operations experience

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of accounting or financial operations experience

Related Skills

Communication, Consultative Communication, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Data Analysis, Due Diligence, Equities Trading, Executive Presence, Financial Markets, Inspires Others, Market/Industry Dynamics, Relationship Management, Trading Best Execution

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2025-07-15

Base Pay Range: $85,000/yr - $100,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.  In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans). 

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Company Overview

Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions designed to secure the long-term financial goals of institutional and individual investors. Its affiliates offer deep expertise across a comprehensive range of traditional and alternative investments through a wide array of vehicles and customized strategies. For more information about the firm please visit our website at www.Nuveen.com

Benefits and Total Rewards

The organization is committed to making financial well-being possible for its clients, and is equally committed to the well-being of our associates. That’s why we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to make a positive difference in the lives of our associates and their loved ones. Our benefits include a superior retirement program and highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings that can help you achieve and maintain your best possible physi