Multi-Asset Trade Operations Analyst
COGENT Infotech, Austin, TX, United States
Title: Multi-Asset Trade Operations Analyst
Location: Austin, TX
Duration: 12 months contract
About Cogent Infotech At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 23 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.
Position Summary The Multi-Asset Trade Operations Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the full investment lifecycle by overseeing the post trade-allocation lifecycle including corporate actions, proxy events, tax services, trade settlement, and reconciliation across multiple asset classes. Working closely with the Multi-Asset Trade Operations team, Investment Operations, IMD staff, and TRS partners, this role drives timely execution, thoughtful problem-solving, and strong operational discipline. Reporting to the Manager, Multi-Asset Trade Operations, and this person plays a vital role in protecting assets, minimizing operational risk, and supporting the broader investment mission.
Key Responsibilities Corporate Actions
Validate, reconcile, and process corporate action events across internal systems and external sources (e.g., custodians) to ensure timely, accurate execution and effective exception resolution.
Manage the full corporate action lifecycle—from announcement through election/entitlement, instruction, confirmation, and posting—maintaining appropriate audit trails and escalating issues as needed.
Proxy Management
Coordinate proxy voting events by tracking ballots and deadlines, supporting vote reconciliation and confirmation, and partnering with custodians, proxy agents, and internal stakeholders to meet governance and compliance requirements.
Tax Services
Support withholding tax processing, relief-at-source (RAS) elections, and tax reclaims by identifying breaks, coordinating required documentation, submitting reclaims, and monitoring status through final resolution.
Fixed Income Lifecycle
Support fixed income trade and position lifecycle events, including accruals, maturities, and factor changes, ensuring accurate booking, cash flows, and reconciliations.
Trade Operations
Support the confirmation, communication, and settlement of equity and fixed income trades.
Submit FX orders to the internal trading desk for international trade and income repatriation.
Perform position reconciliation between internal systems and custodians.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, finance, accounting, information technology, or related field.
A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Proficient in a Windows-based environment, including Microsoft Office (with advanced Excel functions and macros), database systems, reporting tools, and other business software.
Skilled in conducting data research and analysis, evaluating large data sets, performing statistical analysis, and producing clear, accurate, and actionable reports.
Effective communicator with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, including the presentation of analytical findings.
Highly organized, with the ability to plan and coordinate work across multiple tasks and priorities, meet frequent or competing deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of full-time investment operations, data management, accounting, financial analysis, trade settlement, or related experience requiring compilation, reconciliation, or analysis of detailed information.
Experience with modern investment book-of-record platforms through day-to-day use and/or platform implementation.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Application Process Please submit your resume and a short cover letter through our online portal. Our process includes an initial resume review, a virtual interview, and a short technical assessment. If you need accommodations, feel free to inform us—we are happy to assist.
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Duration: 12 months contract
About Cogent Infotech At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 23 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.
Position Summary The Multi-Asset Trade Operations Analyst plays a critical role in supporting the full investment lifecycle by overseeing the post trade-allocation lifecycle including corporate actions, proxy events, tax services, trade settlement, and reconciliation across multiple asset classes. Working closely with the Multi-Asset Trade Operations team, Investment Operations, IMD staff, and TRS partners, this role drives timely execution, thoughtful problem-solving, and strong operational discipline. Reporting to the Manager, Multi-Asset Trade Operations, and this person plays a vital role in protecting assets, minimizing operational risk, and supporting the broader investment mission.
Key Responsibilities Corporate Actions
Validate, reconcile, and process corporate action events across internal systems and external sources (e.g., custodians) to ensure timely, accurate execution and effective exception resolution.
Manage the full corporate action lifecycle—from announcement through election/entitlement, instruction, confirmation, and posting—maintaining appropriate audit trails and escalating issues as needed.
Proxy Management
Coordinate proxy voting events by tracking ballots and deadlines, supporting vote reconciliation and confirmation, and partnering with custodians, proxy agents, and internal stakeholders to meet governance and compliance requirements.
Tax Services
Support withholding tax processing, relief-at-source (RAS) elections, and tax reclaims by identifying breaks, coordinating required documentation, submitting reclaims, and monitoring status through final resolution.
Fixed Income Lifecycle
Support fixed income trade and position lifecycle events, including accruals, maturities, and factor changes, ensuring accurate booking, cash flows, and reconciliations.
Trade Operations
Support the confirmation, communication, and settlement of equity and fixed income trades.
Submit FX orders to the internal trading desk for international trade and income repatriation.
Perform position reconciliation between internal systems and custodians.
Required Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, finance, accounting, information technology, or related field.
A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience.
Proficient in a Windows-based environment, including Microsoft Office (with advanced Excel functions and macros), database systems, reporting tools, and other business software.
Skilled in conducting data research and analysis, evaluating large data sets, performing statistical analysis, and producing clear, accurate, and actionable reports.
Effective communicator with the ability to convey complex technical information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, including the presentation of analytical findings.
Highly organized, with the ability to plan and coordinate work across multiple tasks and priorities, meet frequent or competing deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Three (3) years of full-time investment operations, data management, accounting, financial analysis, trade settlement, or related experience requiring compilation, reconciliation, or analysis of detailed information.
Experience with modern investment book-of-record platforms through day-to-day use and/or platform implementation.
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Application Process Please submit your resume and a short cover letter through our online portal. Our process includes an initial resume review, a virtual interview, and a short technical assessment. If you need accommodations, feel free to inform us—we are happy to assist.
Join Us At Cogent Infotech, your ideas matter. Join a purpose-driven organization that celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and invests in your future.
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