Analyst I, Middle Office Services

SUMMARY
The Analyst I, Middle Office Services is responsible for the support of various middle office daily, monthly, and quarterly operational and client service activities of an assigned set of separately managed accounts or other investment products.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
INVESTMENT BOOK OF RECORD
• Reviews trading, general ledger activity, and pricing of separately managed accounts and portfolios to ensure accuracy of daily market value calculations.
• Ensures accurate and timely delivery of the forecasted available cash to the investment adviser.
• Reviews reconciliations of account records to custodians, prime brokers, and clients, daily.
• Performs tasks assigned by Assistant Manager or Manager to ensure accuracy of account records.
• Ensures accuracy of daily and monthly performance calculations.
• Assists in preparation of client statements.
TRADE OPERATIONS
• Monitors and supports trading activity through the entire trade lifecycle from front to back, including trade events, trade settlement, exceptions management, and reconciliations for both fixed income and equity products.
• Works with counterparties, custodians, and internal teams to effectively resolve trade discrepancies prior to Settlement Date.
• Manages set up configuration and reference data within trading platforms.
REPORTING
• Ensures completeness and timeliness of reporting to clients, both internal and external.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• Contact with members of team and internal teams regarding follow-up on inquiries, open workflow, etc.
• Acts as client contact and liaison for day-to-day middle office activities for assigned accounts.
May perform other duties as required and assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Entry level experience in a related field.
• CPA eligibility.
KNOWLEDGE
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adobe Acrobat.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Troubleshoots issues utilizing creative and critical thinking skills.
• Multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Initiative-taking, strategic, and meticulous approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Effectively uses resources such as time and information in conjunction with associates.
• Participates in solving problems and making decisions.
• Presents and expresses ideas and information, written and oral, clearly, and concisely.
• Actively listens to others to achieve understanding and supports an open exchange of ideas and information.
• Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources to accomplish individual and department goals.
• Establishes and develops effective working relationships with associates and clientele during both favorable and unfavorable situations.
• Modifies team and individual priorities and deadlines in response to added information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and ensures completion.
Equivalent education, experience, and KSA’s will be considered.


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