Junior Portfolio Accountant

Position Overview

As a Junior Portfolio Accountant, you will build on foundational operations experience and take ownership of the reconciliation, client reporting, and operational support processes that keep our books & records accurate. You will work closely with members of the Portfolio Accounting, Portfolio Implementation, Trading, Legal, and Finance teams and quickly contribute to the firm's business goals. This position works closely with, and reports directly to, the Manager of Investment Operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books & records through detailed reconciliation of client portfolios so we can properly implement our investment strategy.
• Provide excellent client service through effective client reporting and communication to strengthen client relationships and retention.
• Support internal personnel with operational inquiries to achieve company goals of excellence.
• Be an engaged member of the Operations Department and contribute to its business goals.

Reconciliation — 60% per month

• Daily reconciliation of cash and transactions for domestic and multi-currency portfolios using Gresham Control for IM.
• Monthly reconciliation of cash, transactions, holdings and accrued income for domestic and multi-currency portfolios.
• Communicate with custodian banks to resolve discrepancies.
• Post and check client cash flows.
• Perform all reconciliations using Gresham Technologies' automated system.

Client Correspondence & Reporting — 20% per month

• Effectively respond to all client inquiries using all internal resources available.
• Maintain focus on client satisfaction during all forms of communication.
• Meet all scheduled and unscheduled reporting requirements.
• Create custom reports as needed per client or internal requests.
• Manage the reporting inbox and confirm reporting deadlines are met.

Support Operations — 20% per month

• Maintain important operations databases and documents.
• Compile trade blotters and assist with internal and external audits.
• Compile daily and weekly reports and track progress on department goals.
• Support ad hoc projects assisting all areas of Operations.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of relevant experience within investment management or financial operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (required).
• Excellent reconciliation skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience with a portfolio accounting system (e.g. InData) preferred.
• Experience with an automated reconciliation system (e.g. Gresham IM for Control) preferred.
• Knowledge of fund accounting preferred.

Competencies

• Diligence & Attention to Detail: demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality control of all work product.
• Planning & Organizing:  proactively prioritize and plan tasks; use time efficiently; maintain strong organizational habits.
• Interpersonal Skills & Teamwork: a collaborative team player who is professional, respectful, honest, open to new ideas, and willing to pitch in wherever needed to get the job done well.
• Communication: communicate clearly and professionally across all formats; produce polished and complete documents; present data effectively.
• Dependability: consistently a productive and positive team member; respond to direction and developmental feedback and solicit feedback to improve performance.
• Initiative: take ownership and accountability, seek out additional responsibilities, and work toward goals with growing independence.
• Results Oriented: understand and analyze work product; apply critical thinking to ensure accuracy of deliverables.
• Problem Solving: identify the cause and effect of issues and analyze internal and external information to arrive at appropriate solutions.

Salary Range:  $65,000- $70,000 USD Annually   

The actual base salary may vary depending on factors, including, but not limited to location, work experience, education, training, skill level, and market conditions. At Pzena Investment Management, base salary is just one component of the total compensation, which may include, year-end discretionary bonus and employee benefits.     

At this time, Pzena Investment Management will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization for this position.