Job Summary:
The Portfolio Operations Analyst is responsible for security transactions capture, processing, pricing, corporate actions and settlement, client and counterparty reconciliation, related problem resolution with trading counterparties for a group of complex investment funds, on behalf of a base of challenging institutional clients.
General Responsibilities
- Transaction input and cash processing in the Portfolio Management System
- Records corporate actions and dividend payments as required
- Prices and values portfolio(s)
- Reconciliations between counterparties and client as needed
- Liaises with client and prime brokers to resolve trade breaks
- Produces various internal/external reports relating to trading and investment performance on a timely and accurate basis
- Monitors, maintains and meets the tight reporting deadlines and demanding obligations of our clients
- Involved in ongoing development of Portfolio Management System
Other Responsibilities
- Other job functions as required
Job Qualifications
- A university or college graduate
- At least 1 year of experience working in a similar role or combined role working with complex securities and derivative products
Technical Requirements
- Basic working knowledge of all Windows applications
- Excel – Intermediate
- Experience with portfolio management and analytics systems would be an asset
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Technical knowledge of alternative investment products, operations and the offshore financial services industry including systems technology, valuation, some accounting, prime brokerage, financing and custody preferred
- Have strong organizational abilities and can work within a fast-paced environment
- Experience in relationship management and client service
- Self-driven problem solving attitude and a strong work ethic
- Demonstrate a keen attention to detail – be a strategic thinker and highly analytical
- Excellent time management, planning, organizational and prioritization skills
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with an innate ability to channel different points of view
- Keen to work in a sociable and people facing environment
- Demonstrate high moral and ethical behavior