Senior Analyst, Portfolio Management

Description

• Ensure internal and external reconciliations are performed in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Stay abreast of regulatory and industry changes that may/will impact the Portfolio Administration.
• Coordinate with Portfolio Manager, Traders and Third-Party Asset Managers, to provide excellent customer service to the Investments and Investment Accounting departments.
• Make recommendations to improve reconciliations performed as well as create additional reconciliations, as needed.
• Assist with training and mentorship efforts for junior team members.
• Facilitator of Brookfield’s existing cash management and forecasting function, ensuring the Investment Team is provided with accurate cash balances, daily.
• Serves as initial escalation for process issues and reconciliation breaks.
• Develop relationships and partner with internal departments to improve upon Brookfield’s Portfolio Administration department.
• Initiates process improvements and leads efforts to improve upon recurring tasks.
• As/where necessary, be prepared to support both managerial and staff responsibilities to ensure the Portfolio Administration and Trade Support teams are successful in performing their daily responsibilities and functions.
• Ensure all necessary steps are taken for other operational activities over an account lifecycle, such as contributions/withdrawals, audit requests, and account terminations.
• Follow existing KPIs, SLAs and management dashboard guidance aimed at ensuring the critical functions are complete and accurate.

Requirements

• Familiarity with/knowledge of BlackRock Aladdin, Bloomberg, Clearwater, SOX/SOC 1 control framework, Data Visualization Tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), Reconciliation Software (e.g., DUCO), SWIFT messaging, Corporate Actions, Collateral Management, Fixed Income, Derivatives and Data Governance preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience working for an asset management firm or hedge fund in middle and back office operations.
• Requires close and frequent communication (email and phone) with counterparts at custodial banks and internal settlement team.
• CFA preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Intermediate understanding of financial markets and investment vehicles (e.g., Securitized Products, Corporate Bonds, Equities, Derivatives, Bank Loans, Alternatives).
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals and technical/operational procedures.
• Ability to successfully handle pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively and successfully with employees, customers, and other outside third parties.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance