Position Overview

Primarily responsible for helping manage the firm’s daily investment operations functions, working alongside members of the firm’s other departments to ensure the firm operates in an efficient manner. Additionally, the candidate will also assist with various compliance tasks, such as regulatory reporting, trading approvals, policy/procedure oversight, and vendor due diligence.

The ideal candidate is highly productive and efficient with strong communication, partnering and problem-solving skills. In addition to organizational, multitasking and prioritization skills, the candidate will demonstrate the ability to act upon deadlines. They will also be reliable, maintain a cooperative attitude, and be able to communicate and work effectively with multiple stakeholders, including: clients, custodians, management, and other departments. The salary range is $46,800 - $54,000.

Core Responsibilities Include

• Assist the firm’s VP of Operations with maintenance of several critical information systems
• Post-trade review, identifying errors or abnormalities 
• Updating and reconcile data within the portfolio accounting system
• Work in a team environment and provide consultation to principals and senior investment professionals in formulating appropriate responses to client requests
• Assist the Chief Compliance Officer with regulatory reporting and trading approvals
• Perform critical vendor due diligence reviews
• Work with operations colleagues to continuously evaluate and improve processes 
• Work with our IT Support team to resolve any software/hardware issues in the office
• Other duties may also be assigned

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Management preferred
• 1-3 years of experience in the financial services industry preferred

Knowledge and Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, particularly Microsoft Excel/VBA
• Knowledge of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940
• Knowledge of the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) preferred
• Experience in the use of third-party tools such as Bloomberg, Orion Advisor Solutions, Salesforce CRM is a plus

Key Competencies:

• Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective in time management, prioritization of tasks, and overall organization
• Strong written and verbal skills, including the ability to prepare and interpret materials clearly and effectively for senior and executive level audiences
• Strategic thinker that possesses excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills