Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking a Business Operations Specialist III to join their team. As a Business Operations Specialist III, you will be part of the Middle Office supporting securities operations and cross-departmental initiatives across multiple functions (including trade services, corporate actions, derivatives, fixed income, and OTS). The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to balancing multiple priorities at once, which will align successfully in the organization. **Job Title:** Business Operations Specialist III **Location:** Baltimore, MD (Hybrid - Required 4 Days Onsite) **Pay Range:** $37/hr - $42/hr W2 **Job Type:** Contract **What's the Job?** + Executes or coordinates accurate and timely setup and maintenance of securities including stocks, bonds, and derivatives for trading activities, ensuring deadlines are met and escalating issues as necessary. + Oversee service providers responsible for securities setup and maintenance not needed for immediate trading + Collaborate closely with trading, compliance, operations, and technology teams to ensure operational efficiency and compliance. + Leads or assists in projects and work streams related to security reference data to improve data accuracy and reduce operational risk. + Validate third-party data imports and provide feedback to improve timeliness and quality of data processes. **What's Needed?** + Bachelor's Degree preferred with 3-5 Years of relevant Middle Office experience within the financial services industry, preferably across multiple Middle Office functions. + Advanced Excel skills with and ability to write and run basic SQL queries. Experience with Power BI and CoPilot (AI) is nice to have! + Familiarity with Bloomberg or similar financial data platforms is a plus. Experience working with large-scale data migrations is a plus! + Ability to quickly adapt, multi-task, and use strong analytical skills to effectively manage various processing and oversight responsibilities. + Strong collaboration skills, ability to work well within a team environment or lead processes, and strong problem-solving abilities. **What's in it for me?** + Opportunity to work within a dynamic and innovative financial organization, getting to support and oversee all areas of Middle Office functions. + Engage in impactful projects that drive operational improvements through different workstreams. + Develop expertise in securities operations and data management. + Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders across the organization. + Be part of a forward-thinking company committed to continuous improvement and excellence. **Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:** + Medical and Prescription Drug Plans + Dental Plan + Vision Plan + Health Savings Account + Health Flexible Spending Account + Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account + Supplemental Life Insurance + Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance + Business Travel Insurance + 401(k), Plus Match + Weekly Pay If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you! **About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.** _ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands –_ **_Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells_** _– creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent._ ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.