We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate Trade Operations specialist to take ownership of critical aspects of the trade lifecycle within our centralized trading function. This role focuses on ensuring smooth operations across equities, fixed income securities, and mutual funds. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on expertise in trade settlement, exception management, and operational risk controls.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage the full trade lifecycle, including allocations, settlements, and reconciliations.<br>• Monitor and troubleshoot order execution and allocation flows, resolving issues with brokers, custodians, and internal teams.<br>• Maintain and enhance multi-custodian connectivity and broker relationships.<br>• Address and resolve trade exceptions while implementing robust operational controls.<br>• Provide oversight for workflows that influence trading outcomes.<br>• Ensure compliance with documented processes and support supervisory reviews.<br>• Coordinate corporate actions and proxy-related workflows, focusing on voluntary events and deadline-driven operations.<br>• Operate and optimize trade-away, step-out, and prime brokerage workflows.<br>• Utilize multiple trading platforms and protocols to support efficient operations.
<p>Our client is seeking a dedicated Lending Operations Specialist to join their team, focusing on the administration and processing of commercial, consumer, and SMB loans. This position emphasizes post-approval loan activities including booking, participations, and payoff processing, using key banking software tools. Working within a tight-knit team, you will play a critical role in maintaining operational continuity. </p><p><br></p><ul><li>Oversee and execute administrative tasks associated with loan documentation and booking for commercial, consumer, and SMB loans</li><li>Ensure loan participations are properly documented, coded, and processed according to internal policies.</li><li>Accurately input new loan data into core banking systems such as Fiserv, LaserPro</li><li>Manage processing and payoffs for approved loans, coordinating with team members and providing secondary support when leadership is unavailable.</li><li>Maintain high standards of accuracy, compliance, and timeliness in documentation and workflow.</li><li>Collaborate effectively within a small team to ensure seamless operations, providing guidance or support as needed during interim periods.</li><li>Assist in onboarding and updating loan accounts post-approval; no responsibilities related to loan origination or underwriting.</li><li>Identify and escalate operational risks or discrepancies and support process improvement initiatives within the lending operations function.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented E-Commerce Specialist to join our team in St Louis Park, Minnesota. In this long-term contract position, you will play a pivotal role in managing and enhancing digital shelf content to boost visibility and drive conversions for our products across various retail platforms. Your expertise will ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with brand strategies while supporting key e-commerce initiatives.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop and implement digital shelf content strategies to improve product visibility and enhance conversion rates across multiple retailer platforms.<br>• Coordinate with analysts to apply approved updates and ensure digital content is consistently maintained.<br>• Collaborate with branding teams to align product content with established messaging and guidelines.<br>• Partner with platforms and external teams to accurately syndicate product information across retailer websites.<br>• Document processes and procedures to integrate digital shelf requirements into commercialization workflows.<br>• Provide insights and analysis to support annual and long-term e-commerce planning activities.<br>• Review and validate content readiness, including item specifications, marketing materials, and retailer lists to ensure completeness before syndication.<br>• Manage product assets, including images and renders, adhering to retailer-specific requirements and technical specifications.<br>• Utilize advanced Excel skills to streamline data tasks through import/export templates and formula-based automation.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the operations functions within our independent bank located in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. This role requires a strategic and hands-on leader who can ensure efficient processes, compliance with regulations, and delivery of exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in operations management and a proven ability to lead teams to success.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Supervise and guide the Operations team to ensure accurate and timely processing of products and services.</p><p>• Develop and implement scalable solutions and process improvements to enhance departmental efficiency and cost-effectiveness.</p><p>• Monitor compliance with federal and state regulations, addressing findings from audits and reviews promptly and thoroughly.</p><p>• Facilitate system upgrades and introduce new products and services by collaborating with relevant departments and overseeing implementation, testing, and training.</p><p>• Serve as the primary liaison between Deposit Operations and other internal teams, fostering clear communication and collaboration.</p><p>• Provide coaching and training to team members to ensure skill development and effective task completion.</p><p>• Evaluate and recommend updates to departmental services and structures to align with organizational goals.</p><p>• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and implement controls to mitigate potential issues while ensuring adherence to bank policies.</p><p>• Participate in bank committees and offer guidance on risk management and operational strategies.</p><p>• Ensure the department meets or exceeds financial performance goals by managing budgets and validating invoices.</p><p><br></p>