Domain Expert in Asset Management Required

Asset Management / Portfolio Management Domain Expert Required We are looking for an experienced Asset Management / Portfolio Management Domain Expert with 5–10 years of hands-on functional and domain experience to support a contract-based engagement. The ideal freelancer should have strong practical knowledge of asset management, investment management, or portfolio management operations, preferably with experience in the US market. US-based professionals are preferred, but candidates located elsewhere with substantial experience working with US-based asset management organizations are also welcome. Required Domain Experience The candidate should have worked directly with asset/investment management operations, platforms, or business processes involving areas such as: Portfolio Management and Investment Operations Fund Accounting and NAV Calculation Trade and Order Processing Order Management Systems (OMS) Trade Life Cycle and Post-Trade Processing Custodian Operations Investment Compliance Portfolio Accounting Reconciliation and Settlement Investment Performance and Reporting Security / Reference Data Management Corporate Actions Fund Operations Investment Data and Reporting Asset Allocation and Portfolio Monitoring Key Requirement We are not looking for a general financial-services software developer without direct asset management exposure. A background in software, IT, business analysis, product management, or technology consulting is acceptable, provided the candidate has genuine and demonstrable experience in the asset/investment management domain. The person should be able to understand and discuss real-world investment management workflows, business processes, terminology, system functionality, and operational challenges. Expected Responsibilities Depending on the project requirements, the freelancer may be involved in: Understanding and documenting existing asset management workflows Reviewing business and functional requirements Providing domain expertise and functional guidance Mapping business processes to system functionality Reviewing portfolio, fund accounting, trade, and investment workflows Identifying functional gaps and potential improvements Supporting discussions between business and technology teams Reviewing proposed system/process solutions from a domain perspective Providing practical recommendations based on asset management experience Supporting documentation, requirement analysis, and functional validation Preferred Experience 5–10 years of relevant asset/investment management experience Experience with US asset management / investment management operations Strong understanding of portfolio and investment workflows Experience working with investment management platforms or enterprise financial systems Ability to communicate effectively with both business and technical teams Strong functional/business analysis capabilities Experience working as a consultant, SME, Business Analyst, Product Specialist, or Domain Expert is a plus Engagement Details Engagement Type: Contract Payment: Hourly / Effort-based Location: US-based preferred; candidates with substantial US market experience may also apply Experience: 5–10 years Availability: Please mention your availability and expected working hours How to Apply Please share the following in your proposal: Brief summary of your asset/investment management experience Total years of relevant domain experience Experience with the US asset management market Specific areas you have worked in (Portfolio Management, Fund Accounting, NAV, Trade Processing, Custodian Operations, Compliance, etc.) Relevant platforms/systems you have worked with Your hourly rate Current availability and expected weekly hours A brief description of a similar project you have worked on Please apply only if you have genuine hands-on asset/investment management domain experience.