Reconciliation Analyst

Job Title: Reconciliation Analyst
Location: Remote
Contract: 6 months with possible extension

Job Description:

• Reconciliation Analyst, Shared Services
• Seeking an Analyst to join the Investment Operations Shared Services Team supporting the reconciliation function of invested assets.
• The Shared Services Reconciliation Team supports various investment types including public equity, investment grade and high yield debt, structured credit (MBS/CMO), private credit, bank loans and derivatives.
• The Analyst will work with the team members and Manager and is responsible for supporting team deliverables/mandates.
• Expected to foster an environment of continuous improvement and assist/participate in initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and control.

Job Responsibilities:

• Review aging reconciliation reports to ensure that exceptions are validated, query owners on items that are outside determined thresholds
• Ensure exceptions are resolved in timely manner, provide updates to Lead regularly and escalate as needed.
• Review outstanding cash and holding reconciliation items for potential material impact and ensure timely resolutions. Escalate items as needed.
• Ensure cash and holding reconciliation breaks have proper backup support for each monthly close
• Ensure SLA requirements for internal and external parties are managed efficiently and effectively
• Keep Lead(s) and rest of team updated on progress of work, and communicate issues/delays timely to avoid missed deadlines
• Ensure work is completed thoroughly and accurately before submitting for review
• Review workflows and identify process improvements, and ways to make workflows more efficient.
• Escalate any issues or delays, pertaining to the items above, or other assigned tasks, to the Lead as soon as possible.
• Participate in other daily tasks as needed per the direction of the Lead or Manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field is required.
• Requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in Investment Operations.
• Working knowledge across various investment strategies and products.
• Strong business aptitude and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially excel, and propensity to quickly learn new applications, processes, and areas of business.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Highly motivated with the ability to work effectively independently and within a team.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with BlackRock Aladdin, and SimCorp Dimension is preferred but not required.

Manager Intake Call Notes:

• Max Bill Rate: $70 /hr
• Location: Remote EST REQUIRED (Boston preferred with hybrid 2X a week schedule)
• Duration: 6 months with possible extension
• Contract to Hire: Unlikely, will be covering maternity leave
• Interviews: 2-3 interviews
• Preferred Industries: Experience in Investments with an asset manager

Pay Range: $45 - $50/hr.

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.
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