Specialist Portfolio Accounting Analyst

About

My Client, A Global Asset Manager is seeking to hire a specialist portfolio accounting analyst to join their Portfolio Accounting team in Milwaukee. The ideal candidate will have experience in portfolio accounting or a related operations role, with ability to identify and implement improvements, particularly those that strengthen controls and reduce risk.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements across portfolio accounting and performance functions.
• Support the rollout of new products and services within project teams.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations, ensuring alignment across systems and custodians.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Lead escalations with custodians and stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and address root causes.
• Identify opportunities to reduce risk and improve efficiency across core accounting processes, including reconciliations.
• Collaborate with team members to manage responsibilities and maintain consistent operations.
• Support process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Communicate effectively with custodians, operations, investment teams, and relationship managers.

Qualifications

• Experience in mid or back office roles including trade support, performance, portfolio operations, and client administration
• Experience with Advent Portfolio Exchange (APX), Bloomberg, CRD, Wall Street Office (WSO) and SS&C Recon.
• Advanced experience with MS Excel and general facility with technology tools such as MS Access and Power BI

Compensation

Competitive salary + bonus and benefits

Contact

Please get in touch :

Joe Keane

Red Island Recruitment

Joekeane@redislandrecruitment.com

Mobile - 0874084484