PORTFOLIO ADMINSTRATOR

Rapidly growing investment management firm has an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate. Duties include operational duties such as equity/fixed income reconciliation & reporting to clients, trading support, performance generation as well as client interaction, among other tasks.

Reconciliation experience is a plus. Computer skills are a must. The candidate should be a quick learner, organized, able to work with tight deadlines and to put in the extra time when business conditions warrant. Candidate must be an excellent communicator, possess strong analytical & interpersonal skills and be a team player.

The firm is a private, independent investment management company managing over $19 billion in assets, including separately managed equity, fixed-income and balanced accounts for corporations, institutions and individuals and mutual funds. 

Key Areas of Focus:

• Accounting, reconciliation, reporting & compliance for Institutional investment portfolios
• New Account & Security Setups
• Updating security information including type, coupon, prices, yields, sectors, factors, etc.
• Responding to client requests, coordinating client reporting
• Managing custodian relationships
• Assisting with making operations "ready" for the growth of the business
• Working with portfolio management to provide accounting & cash flows info
• Working with managers/directors to coordinate new processes/technology
• Some trade support and/or trade settlements exposure

Desired Experience/Knowledge:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance or Math
• 1-3 years of portfolio accounting experience - within an investment management company, investment operations service provider, and/or Public Accounting firm within an investment management practice desired.

• Strong knowledge of MS Excel, Word & Outlook. Microsoft Access is a Plus.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Experience with Advent Geneva, Bond Edge or Bloomberg a +.
• Experience with fixed income accounting and/or trade settlements a +.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and organization is a must.