Asset Management Operations Analyst

Job description

Job Title: Asset Management Operations Analyst

Duration: 2+ months

Location: Chicago, IL 60606

Description

Here we connect people, capital and ideas to help solve problems for our clients. We are a leading global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities and investment management services to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and individuals. For us, it's all about bringing together people who are curious, collaborative and have the drive to make things possible for our clients and communities.

A career with Client Asset Management is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world's leading asset managers with over $2 trillion in assets under supervision, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success.

Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Client Asset Management provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As a primary investment area within Client, we provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals.

YOUR IMPACT

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented candidate to join our Alternative Investment Client Services Administrator Oversight team. In this capacity, you will work closely with our fund administrators and portfolio managers and coordinate service-related strategies with the goal of providing optimal client experience.

OUR IMPACT

Client Asset Management delivers innovative investment solutions through a global, multi-product platform that offers clients the advantages that come with working with a large firm, while maintaining the benefits of a boutique. Client Asset Management is one of the pre-eminent investment management organizations globally. Critical to the success of Client Asset Management is our ability to leverage a global team of talented professionals to define solutions and lead change across the operational infrastructure.

Within Client Asset Management, the Shareholder Services group is a global, sales aligned service organization that provides high quality service and solutions to shareholders. Through their client service model, Shareholder Services enables distribution of investment products, provides consultative services, scale and controls, all with a focus on being accretive financially to the business.

Within Shareholder Services, Alternative Investment Client Services is a solutions oriented team seeking to enhance client experience by developing and monitoring ongoing service related strategies and controls. The Administrator Oversight team is responsible for managing relationships with our fund administrators, reporting flows to fund portfolio managers, and processing all fund-related transactions.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee investor transactions in private equity or hedge fund vehicles to ensure accurate trade-flow reporting to portfolio managers

Evaluate trade waivers and correction requests from sales teams

Oversee the facilitation of investor trade settlement

Assist in oversight of vendor relationships (e.g. fund administrators, transfer agents)

Oversee and coordinate resolution of product servicing issues and errors

Implement process improvements/enhancements

Improve internal controls over accounting and operational processes

Improve collection, dissemination and maintenance of product data attributes

Lead ad hoc projects within the Shareholder Services group

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree

Detail-oriented

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and think clearly under pressure

Strong organizational/multi-tasking skills

Leadership - Exchanges information with appropriate people to complete work

Problem Solving - Solves difficult problems with effective solutions; asks good questions and probes for answers; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers

Self-Development - Ability to recognize personal skills, abilities, limitations and strengths

Strong Team Player - Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes. Fosters the feeling of belonging in the team

Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize team responsibilities accordingly

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications 1-3 years financial services experience

Knowledgeable about the alternative investment industry

Who can apply

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