My client, a top Private Equity Asset Manager is looking for a Investment Operations Associate to join their expanding team to handle portfolio development. Our client works on a hybrid basis in downtown Chicago, offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health, PTO and retirement benefits.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely and accurate trade settlements, monitor and reconcile portfolio activities like cash, transfers, and transactions.
- Identify and fix any issues or discrepancies quickly.
- Share cash and investment data with teams and stakeholders.
- Manage the setup and off boarding of accounts, coordinate transfers, and ensure all necessary documentation is in place.
- Respond to client and investment manager questions and collaborate with the team to improve processes.
- Suggest and implement ways to improve efficiency and automate tasks.
- Responsible for reconciling and approving CLO Monthly Trustee Reports and Quarterly payment waterfalls
- Managing the launching and closing of CLO Warehouses
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or similar field.
- At least 1 - 8 years in asset management operations, especially in emerging market debt and non-U.S. markets.
- Understanding of fixed income instruments, trade settlements, and tools like Bloomberg, DTCC, or BlackRock Aladdin.
- Strong analytical and communication skills to resolve issues and present financial data clearly.
- Progress toward industry certifications like CFA or CPA
