Portfolio Operations Analyst (Investment Management)

Location: Boston - Financial District
Hybrid: 3 days in office, 2 days remote
Duration: 1 year contract
Experience Level: 2-4 years

Overview

Deliver high-quality investment solutions to institutional & high-net-worth clients

• Collaborate, support and maintain strong relationships with custodians
• Support trade settlement ops
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of portfolio data
• The team values collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence

Responsibilities

Account Reconciliation & Oversight

• Reconcile portfolio holdings, trading activity, and cash balances with custodian bank statements
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual account reviews to ensure data integrity

Cash Management & Reconciliation

• Reconcile currency balances between internal systems and custodian statements
• Monitor currency accounts to prevent overdrafts and initiate corrective actions
• Coordinate with custodians to resolve cash reporting issues

Reporting & Data Validation

• Support month-end close processes and ensure accurate accounting data
• Assist in preparing client and internal reports across various timeframes
• Collaborate with Finance and Compliance teams to ensure reporting standards are met

Trade Support & Settlement

• Work closely with the Trade Settlement team to facilitate timely and accurate trade and FX settlements
• Monitor trade lifecycle events and ensure proper booking and confirmation

Custodian Relationship Management

• Serve as a key point of contact for custodians, ensuring effective communication and issue resolution
• Maintain documentation and service-level standards for custodian interactions

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in investment operations or portfolio accounting
• Strong understanding of financial instruments, trade lifecycle, and reconciliation processes
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with portfolio management systems (Bloomberg, Eagle, Advent, etc.)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive approach to problem-solving