Duties: The Portfolio Servicing team is responsible for the full front-to-back operational support of Asset Management’s fund complex. Client Asset Management manages ~(USD)1 trillion across more than 1,000 funds, distributed to clients across our client base. The Portfolio Servicing team has primary responsibility for all aspects of portfolio accounting, cash management, and serves as the single point of contact for all operations related inquiries. The group supports the portfolio management team by providing accurate and timely account information and overseeing all aspects of operational risk across portfolios. Portfolio Servicing is looking for an experienced operations professional at the Analyst level to join our growing team in Dallas, Texas.
Responsibilities
Oversee the fund launch process for new investment products and distribution opportunities, change events, restructures, and terminations through the lifecycle of our funds, acting in the capacity of a project manager, coordinating multiple teams to meet tight deadlines
Liaise with external counterparties (custodian, prime broker etc.) to enable connectivity, establish operational flows and respond to service requests and inquiries
Collaborate with internal business groups, internal operations teams, external managers, and custodians to facilitate new investments into client
Serve as the central point of contact for a number of funds, responding to stakeholder inquiries, problem-solving issues and understanding the various components of the fund’s operations
The Portfolio Servicing team is responsible for maintaining the investment book of record of a diverse set of funds including mutual funds, hedge funds and ETFs, paying close attention to detail and ensuring portfolio managers are receiving accurate data to make investment decisions
Engage with and serve on internal governance committees responsible for various stages in the fund lifecycle
Have a strong focus on risk management, escalating issues in a timely manner to the appropriate audiences
Explore solutions to improve fund operations that leverage business intelligence, low code automation, industry utilities, and external vendor solutions
Uplift strategic workflow infrastructure to bring additional control to launch and change events
Facilitate meetings, curate agendas and arrange presenters, collate materials, communicate with directors, and run meetings for the funds’ boards of directors
Perform expense analysis to maximize commercial benefit for decisions regarding fund service providers
Skills:
Strong project management skills including ability to organize and track multiple projects in parallel, delivery on tight timelines, and a hands-on approach to resolving issues
Must be able to handle multiple, complex tasks, prioritize effectively and be flexible as needs change
Excellent communication skills (including written, verbal, and presentation)
Highly organized, with attention-to-detail and excellent follow-through
Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment and demonstrate a high level of self-motivation
Ability to manage concurrent assignments in an effective and efficient manner
Previous experience in Operations and/or Financial Services industry- Relevant work experience of 1-2 years
Demonstrate ability to partner across product groups, regions and functional responsibilities.
Attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines under pressure and to provide practical solutions
Risk management focus.
Education:
Bachelors Degree
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Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation. At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $23.00/hr.
