Reconciles investment portfolio transactions and holdings against external provider data, investigates discrepancies, delivers accurate daily client updates, and supports workflow improvements. The role builds relationships with clients and data providers, contributes to internal projects, mentors analysts, resolves complex issues, monitors success metrics, and develops training materials. It requires intermediate knowledge of investment, finance, accounting, GAAP, and non-GAAP accounting concepts.
The Reconciliation Analyst's role involves reconciling investment portfolio transactions and holdings with data obtained from external portfolio providers through a state-of-the-art web-based system. They are responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of accurate and detailed portfolio status updates to clients daily.
Responsibilities:
- Meets daily deadlines for the review and update of reporting data.
- Investigates and takes action on identified issues within the reconciliation system.
- Creates and maintains valuable relationships with data providers, clients, and service delivery managers.
- Effectively communicates with internal and external parties to submit inquiries and provide timely updates on relevant issues.
- Collaborates with product teams on internal projects, acting as a key stakeholder for improvement.
- Investigates and acts on opportunities to streamline workflows.
- Provides support and mentorship to other analysts as a subject matter expert.
- Applies creativity and deep problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues.
- Acts as a liaison with leadership, clients, and other departments to resolve problems.
- Drives initiatives for company and team improvement.
- Monitors and analyzes success metrics, providing support where applicable.
- Applies market expertise, technical knowledge, and reconciliation concepts to advise on internal and external inquiries.
- Creates and presents training materials for the department, drawing on relevant expertise.
- Manages client calls with leadership and stakeholders or sits in on calls for support and experience.
Required Skills:
- Intermediate understanding of investment, financial, and accounting concepts.
- Finance and/or accounting experience preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge of GAAP and at least one non-GAAP acc
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