The Alternative Investment practice of U.S. Bancorp Global Fund Services, LLC (GFS) provides value-added services to our robust and rapidly growing client base, which includes hedge funds, private equity funds, and other investment companies.
The Alternative Investments Middle Office-Operations Associate works as part of a team responsible for providing middle and back office services to investment companies and their advisors. In today’s complex and dynamic environment, our clients demand to be served by professionals who understand their products, strategies and industry. We work with clients to provide them with the expertise, tools, and information that they need to focus on growing their investments while we work with their custodians and prime brokers to ensure their assets are settled and reconciled.
The Operations Associate provides middle and back office support to hedge funds and asset management firms. This is not a front office/trading position. This is an entry-level position, that provides on the job training and room for growth opportunities at a rapidly growing company.
Key responsibilities include:
· Reconciliation of trades, investment positions and cash balances to external third parties (custodians, prime brokers, counterparties)
· Resolution of trade breaks
· Trade entry into portfolio accounting system
- Confirmation of trade with third parties (banks, prime brokers, counterparties)
- Ensuring accurate and timely trade settlements
· Valuation of client portfolios, related to daily collateral reconciliations
· Facilitate payments related to client trade settlements, margin and all fund operating expenses.
· Posting journal entries into general ledger accounting system
· Corporate actions monitoring and processing
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 0-3 years of related experience, preferably in financial service operations or with a related skillset
- Recent graduates with strong aptitude to learn and a strong work ethic may be considered along with candidates already working in the field
Preferred Skills/Experience
- Ability to manage multiple tasks/projects and deadlines simultaneously
- Ability to identify and resolve/escalate complex problems with minimal guidance
- Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient computer navigation skills using a variety of software packages including Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of Securities Settlements (Fixed Income, Equities, Derivatives)
- Knowledge of Prime Broker/Custodian portals is a plus
- Knowledge in accounting, reporting, and analysis
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Benefits:
Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):
Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
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