Guardian Life
Broker Dealer Operations Specialist, Alternative Investments
Guardian Life, New York, New York, us, 10261
The Broker Dealer Operations Specialist plays a central role in delivering world‑class customer and transaction servicing for alternative investment products. The role supports end‑to‑end operations from onboarding through transactions, reconciliation, and servicing requests.
You are
A consummate professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented
Patient, empathetic, diligent, and able to work independently in a team environment
You will
Serve as the SME and primary contact for Alternative Investments operational inquiries and daily processing.
Develop an in‑depth understanding of
iCapital
platform interfaces and order entry within
NetX360
to enable seamless fund launches, recurring client activities, and overall book health.
Execute operations deliverables on recurring platforms; manage daily workflows and queues to meet service levels with a client‑first approach.
Assist in systems testing and create training materials for field and home office teams.
Deliver quality assistance to clients and internal partners; triage, prioritize, and categorize requests for efficient resolution.
Work with internal teams to elevate and resolve high‑priority issues quickly.
Enhance and maintain product documentation and internal resources to support platform users.
Establish efficient workflow processes between Park Avenue Securities and fund administrators.
You have
2+ years of brokerage operations experience
or
5+ years of related work experience (preferred).
Experience with Alternative Investments and knowledge of
Private Equity ,
Private Credit ,
Exchange Funds , and
Hedge Funds .
Strong working knowledge of
subscription ,
redemption ,
conversion , and
transfer
processing.
Clear understanding of Alternative Investment products and process solutions in brokerage and advisory retail accounts.
Experience with Alternative Investment platforms such as
iCapital
and custodial systems such as
Pershing .
Experience in the managed account space, specifically
Envestnet
and/or
Orion .
Detail‑oriented, able to work effectively with minimal supervision; strong problem‑solving skills.
Ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment with multiple deadlines and processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex processes.
Preferred Qualifications
FINRA Securities license (Series 7 or Series 6).
Bachelor’s degree.
Location
Bethlehem, PA or NYC (Hudson Yards)
Hybrid Role - 3 Days in office
Salary Range: $59,110.00 - $88,660.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill‑building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well‑being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full‑time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.
Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. #J-18808-Ljbffr
You are
A consummate professional with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self‑motivated and goal‑oriented
Patient, empathetic, diligent, and able to work independently in a team environment
You will
Serve as the SME and primary contact for Alternative Investments operational inquiries and daily processing.
Develop an in‑depth understanding of
iCapital
platform interfaces and order entry within
NetX360
to enable seamless fund launches, recurring client activities, and overall book health.
Execute operations deliverables on recurring platforms; manage daily workflows and queues to meet service levels with a client‑first approach.
Assist in systems testing and create training materials for field and home office teams.
Deliver quality assistance to clients and internal partners; triage, prioritize, and categorize requests for efficient resolution.
Work with internal teams to elevate and resolve high‑priority issues quickly.
Enhance and maintain product documentation and internal resources to support platform users.
Establish efficient workflow processes between Park Avenue Securities and fund administrators.
You have
2+ years of brokerage operations experience
or
5+ years of related work experience (preferred).
Experience with Alternative Investments and knowledge of
Private Equity ,
Private Credit ,
Exchange Funds , and
Hedge Funds .
Strong working knowledge of
subscription ,
redemption ,
conversion , and
transfer
processing.
Clear understanding of Alternative Investment products and process solutions in brokerage and advisory retail accounts.
Experience with Alternative Investment platforms such as
iCapital
and custodial systems such as
Pershing .
Experience in the managed account space, specifically
Envestnet
and/or
Orion .
Detail‑oriented, able to work effectively with minimal supervision; strong problem‑solving skills.
Ability to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment with multiple deadlines and processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain complex processes.
Preferred Qualifications
FINRA Securities license (Series 7 or Series 6).
Bachelor’s degree.
Location
Bethlehem, PA or NYC (Hudson Yards)
Hybrid Role - 3 Days in office
Salary Range: $59,110.00 - $88,660.00
The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.
Our Promise At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill‑building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.
Inspire Well-Being As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well‑being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues. Explore our company benefits at www.guardianlife.com/careers/corporate/benefits. Benefits apply to full‑time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Accommodations Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MyHR@glic.com. Please note: this resource is for accommodation requests only. For all other inquires related to your application and careers at Guardian, refer to the Guardian Careers site.
Visa Sponsorship Guardian is not currently or in the foreseeable future sponsoring employment visas. In order to be a successful applicant, you must be legally authorized to work in the United States, without the need for employer sponsorship.
Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday. #J-18808-Ljbffr