Middle Office Analyst/Associate | Investment Management Firm

Recruiting Resources, Inc.

Middle Office Analyst/Associate | Investment Management Firm

Los Angeles, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    High-growth global alternative investment management firm is seeking a Middle Office Analyst or Associate (DOE). The Middle Office role will play a critical role in trade support, account onboarding, portfolio rebalancing, and client service across investment portfolios. This role will also be responsible for collateral management, alternative investment support, investment funding and wire processing, and break resolution. Additionally, the role will provide support for SOC-1 and SOX audit requests and oversee outsourced activities, ensuring seamless execution and data integrity within investment systems.

    Hybrid Remote: 3 days/wk on-site

    Responsibilities

    • Monitor and resolve trade issues, inquiries from clients, front office, brokers, and custodians to ensure timely and accurate settlement.

    • Oversee trade processing across various asset classes, including physical settlements, repurchase agreements, bank loans, CLOs, and primary market deals.

    • Manage and oversee collateral processing activities, ensuring accurate and timely execution of margin calls, substitutions, and reporting.

    • Process and review investment funding transactions, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

    • Monitor and reconcile all wire/funding activity, collaborating with finance and accounting teams to ensure accuracy.

    • Perform and enforce SOC-1 and SOX control procedures, maintaining compliance with regulatory and operational standards.

    • Collaborate with senior management to drive continuous improvements in workflows, automation, and operational efficiencies.

    • Assist the Investment Accounting team with all position and transaction reconciliation discrepancies relating to functions and processes supported by the Middle Office team.

    • Assist with new client, asset, and portfolio onboarding, ensuring seamless integration within operational framework.

    • Lead and participate in key projects aimed at enhancing middle-office capabilities, controls, and scalability.

    • Support technology and business initiatives, including system enhancements, workflow automation, and data integrity projects.

    Qualifications & Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree from accredited University/College; Preferred Finance/Accounting/Economics/Info Systems Major

    • 2+ years of experience in the investment management/asset management industry; Internships included

    • Detail-oriented, well-organized and ability to demonstrate sound judgement

    • Prior Middle Office or Back Office operations experience is a plus

    • Communicates professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues to minimize risk

    • Familiarity with physical settlements, repurchase agreements, bank loans, CLO’s, and primary market deal settlements required

    • Strong technology skills such as: Bloomberg, Excel, VBA, SQL, CTM, DTCC Alert, and SWIFT

    • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and within a team

    • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across teams and drive resolution on complex issues.

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