Company Overview Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game-changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client-first culture. Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service with offices in Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Delaware, Frankfurt, London, Nashville, New York, North Carolina, San Francisco, Singapore, Southern California, Tokyo, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The firm’s institutional and private clients are based in 50 states and more than 44 countries and territories and are served by over 850 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm. The Transaction Management Team is primarily responsible for the evaluation, execution and oversight of all aspects of the reconciliation and corporate actions process between Brown Advisory and its custodian banks. The team works closely with other operational groups to ensure the firm’s books and records are accurately reconciled for daily trading and reporting needs. A successful candidate will be a proven self-starter with an owner/operator mentality who must bring strong accountability, knowledge and detail-orientation to the organization. Ideal candidates demonstrate the ability to independently identify risk areas and streamline processes through improved controls and innovation. The primary duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Research, evaluate, and process mandatory corporate actions daily. Own all aspects of the voluntary corporate action lifecycle for the firm’s investments, including event research, election management, submission to custodian banks, and post-event reconciliation. Conduct daily reconciliation of portfolios using available custodian reporting and subject matter expertise to resolve and direct the resolution of breaks. Provide direction to Brown Advisory’s 3rd party reconciliation team on the proper resolution of various discrepancies to manage downstream impact. Evaluate corrective entries in portfolio accounting system and share with appropriate teams. Participate in the review of such corrective entries to verify accuracy. Generate ideas for, and contribute to the development of, various reports and metrics related to workflow improvement and performance analysis in an effort to enhance the client experience. Proactively analyze key work drivers and identify opportunities to reduce manual processes through various methods, including automation and other technologies. Lead and contribute to firm-wide and departmental value-add projects and initiatives in addition to general responsibilities. Identify and execute enhancements to existing workflows and processes to create an improved operating environment by instituting best practices through collaboration with internal and external resources. Understand structure of income payments, corporate actions, asset transfers, and other client impacting events and their effect on the reconciliation process. Manipulate large quantities of data to update transactions within the firm’s portfolio accounting system. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or 6 years equivalent work experience 2 years of demonstrated success in financial or business operations field Demonstrate general market knowledge about stocks, bonds, options, derivatives, etc. Strong decision making, problem solving, and communication skills, both written and oral Self-motivated and proactive team player with the ability to work well under pressure Highly organized and detail oriented Ability to work independently and on several assignments simultaneously Proficiency with MS Office applications – Word, Excel, and Outlook Desired Skills & Experience: Bachelor’s degree preferably in Finance, Accounting or Economics General market knowledge on impact of corporate actions, dividend payments, interest payments and adjustments to cost basis General knowledge on security characteristics and market dynamics, and how these factors impact reconciliation Experience with SS&C Advent’s APX accounting platform Experience with FIS XSPrisa for corporate actions Experience with Bloomberg Terminal Familiarity with IRS cost basis requirements Benefits At Brown Advisory we offer a competitive compensation package, including full benefits. • Medical • Dental • Vision • Wellness program participation incentive • Financial wellness program • Gym membership discounts • Fitness event fee reimbursement • Corporate gym membership discounts • Colleague Assistance Program • Telemedicine Program (for those enrolled in Medical) • Adoption Benefits • Daycare late pick-up fee reimbursement • Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Voluntary Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance • Short Term Disability • Paid parental leave • Group Long Term Disability • Pet Insurance • 401(k) (50% employer match up to IRS limit, 4 year vesting) Brown Advisory is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service with offices in Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Delaware, Frankfurt, London, Nashville, New York, North Carolina, San Francisco, Singapore, Southern California, Tokyo, Virginia and Washington, D.C. The firm’s institutional and private clients are based in 50 states and more than 44 countries and territories and are served by over 850 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.