Description
Summary
This position will be part of the Client Account Management (“CAM”) team, which is responsible for opening and closing custody/related accounts and setting up trading and reporting portfolios in our internal systems. The CAM team works to ensure the timely opening and accuracy of these accounts and trading portfolios launched simultaneously across many funds, strategies, and lines of business. Additionally, responsibilities will include the coordination of position and/or custodian transitions, as the need arises. This position will work closely with many other parts of the firm including front office (PMs/traders/IR), Fund Accounting, Compliance, and Legal teams as well as clients and service providers, including 3rd party custodians and administrators, to ensure bank accounts and related agreements are opened in a timely manner. Expect to assist with development and implementation of new systems, workflow approaches and methods, as well as current system enhancements, to ensure efficiency while increasing capabilities.
Primary Function & Essential Responsibilities
1. Involvement throughout the full onboarding spectrum of fund & account launches, along with custody/account transitions as well
2. Work closely with third party service providers to onboard related custody/bank/trading agreements under strict deadlines and transition new and changing custodian and client relationships
3. Maintain and co-own fund-related information on our data warehouse
4. Reconcile fund-related information between our systems and resolve breaks on a timely basis
5. Assist with system implementations and upgrades; new workflows and processes
6. Work in a team environment to contribute to the development and implementation of the group’s overall goals
7. Work with other groups to assess reporting needs, and assist in development required ad-hoc reports
Qualifications
8. 2-7 years of relevant work experience, including investment operations, Middle Office and client/front office-facing roles in high quality, global capital markets or investment management firms
9. Experience with bank debt, loans, bonds, CLO equity, structured products, and other fixed income products.
10. Prior experience or knowledge of the account opening process preferred
11. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth environment
12. Comfortable on the phone and able to easily switch directives depending on audience
13. Ability to “wear multiple hats”, and work on many simultaneous launches at once, each with various deadlines
14. Strong verbal and written skills; ability to analyze and summarize complex information both verbally and in writing
15. Strong problem-solving, analytical skills, organizational, and interpersonal skills
16. Experience with the following is a plus: Geneva, Everest, Hazeltree, WSO, IVP FundMaster, Tableau, BBG LEI and FXGo, GTSS FX Connect, Markit/S&P platforms, ICELink
Reporting Relationships
Vice President, Client Account Management
There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.