Asset Management Operations Specialist

About the Role:

Baird Advisors, Baird's institutional fixed income management business, manages approximately $170 billion for institutional clients, pensions, foundations, and individuals. As a nationally recognized and highly regarded active fixed income manager, our team of experienced investment professionals is proud of our long-term track record of competitive returns versus benchmarks and peers, coupled with a high degree of consistency. Recognized for 12 consecutive years as a best place to work by Pensions & Investments, and ranked the #1 fund family by Morningstar, our team is committed to excellence. These accolades stem from our cultural commitment to clients and to being a workplace of choice for the most talented professionals in our industry. This commitment helps us attract extraordinary people - many of whom stay with us for their entire careers - ensuring the quality and continuity of our advice and service. Our team investment strategies are offered through our mutual fund complex, Baird Funds, and through Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs) for large institutional clients. Learn more about the award-winning Baird Advisors team here.

The Asset Management Operations Specialist supports Baird Advisors and Baird Funds across operations and client service functions. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, analytical individual who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is eager to make a tangible impact. You'll collaborate with experienced professionals, develop cross-functional expertise, contribute to daily operations, and influence business outcomes. The environment encourages innovation, professional growth, and strong partnerships with diverse teams and leaders. You'll learn from respected industry professionals in Milwaukee, contribute to exceptional client results, and be part of a team committed to enjoyment in work, community engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Impact You'll Make:

• Provide exceptional service to internal and external clients in an environment that promotes Baird's culture, mission, and values statement.
• Crosstrain in operational, trading, reconciliation, performance reporting, client communication and reporting functions across Baird Advisors to assist the team as needed.
• Respond to/or initiate communication with clients, consultants, or custodians to support inquiries and follow through on requests.
• Handle complex client requests with the ability to analyze and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Utilize desktop applications like Microsoft Excel to fulfill data requests for portfolio managers and assist in the overall management of client accounts.
• Contribute to process improvements that will help drive exceptional client service, efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Perform various other duties and take on projects as required.

What you'll bring to Baird:

• Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years of related operations work experience within the financial services industry.
• Proficiency and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to quickly master internal systems and applications.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments; work under pressure and within deadlines to produce high quality, timely and accurate work.
• Strong verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills to collaborate and work effectively as part of a team while completing work independently as needed.
• Detail-oriented with excellent project management and organizational skills; able to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks to ensure that complex projects are completed by deadline, with interim review steps incorporated.
• Attention to detail, accuracy and reliability are essential with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills with a desire for continual learning and process improvement.
• Desire and ability to become Series 7 & 66 licensed within one year of employment.

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