Operations Associate (Trade Operations Focus)

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Who are we?

We’re Chandler Asset Management, an employee-owned and independent financial services company; our concentration centers on managing taxable fixed income portfolios that are aligned with our institutional clients’ needs. We manage over $40 billion in assets and believe in the philosophy of creating value and managing risk with active management, using robust quantitative analysis and qualitative insights.

What do we value?

Great People with Great Values . Integrity, service, excellence, education and teamwork are the values that define the culture at Chandler Asset Management.

In addition to our core values, our culture is defined by 27 fundamental behaviors that describe our culture, set us apart and drive our success. From the beginning, we’ve always wanted to deliver total piece of mind through extraordinary performance. We believe our extraordinary performance and culture are driven by our dedicated and committed people.

What’s the job all about?

The Operations Associate (Trade Operations Focus) is responsible for the accurate and timely processing, settlement, and reconciliation of fixed income trades. This role focuses on managing the complete trade lifecycle—from execution through post-settlement—using platforms such as Bloomberg AIM, SWIFT, and DTCC. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of fixed income products and settlement workflows, with additional experience in investment accounting, composites, performance reporting, or Clearwater Analytics considered a strong plus. This position is a hybrid role based out of our San Diego, CA office.

The essential functions of the role include, but are not limited to the following :

• Manage the full trade lifecycle for fixed income securities, including trade capture, confirmation, settlement, and reconciliation.
• Process trades in Bloomberg AIM and coordinate settlement instructions via SWIFT and DTCC including CTM and Alert.
• Monitor trade status, resolve settlement exceptions, and liaise with custodians, counterparties, and internal teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Oversee cash management processes, including funding trades, monitoring cash balances, projecting cash needs, and ensuring accurate and timely cash settlements.
• Maintain accurate trade records and ensure compliance with regulatory and operational policies.
• Support portfolio accounting processes, including daily reconciliations and cash projections.
• Prepare and review operational reports to support internal controls and management oversight.
• Assist in documentation of operational workflows and contribute to continuous process improvements.
• Collaborate with colleagues on projects related to operations, system enhancements, and efficiency gains.

This Team Member will have :

Requirements :

What we can offer you!

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA

Life & AD&D

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Accident & Critical Illness

Employee Assistance Program

Employee 401(k) Plan

ESOP

Employee Discounts

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Fun Company Events

Ready to join our team?!

Please note before submitting an application : as a company, we take hiring very seriously. Although we are unable to follow-up with each and every applicant, we do our best to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential fit. Chandler Asset Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical / mental disability, medical condition, military / veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and / or interview process should contact a management representative.