Senior Client Reporting Associate - Chicago (Loop)

Hybrid 3 days/wk onsite

We are seeking a candidate to help shape the future of the Client Reporting team. This team is responsible for preparing standard and customized client reporting for approximately 2,000 separately managed private client accounts and over 100 institutional accounts. The team will have regular interactions with most departments within the firm, including Client Service, Marketing, and other Operations teams. We are seeking an individual who has excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, the ability to critically analyze data, the willingness to take initiative to solve problems.

What you’ll be doing:

Drive transformation

• Contribute to the implementation of a strategic firmwide client reporting tool
• Identify innovative approaches to enhance our current reporting capabilities and optimize efficiency
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address client queries and provide additional insights for both internal and external clients; take a leadership role in cross-team or firmwide projects

Support reporting initiatives

• Act as a key liaison for reporting deliverables and inquiries
• Assist the team in meeting all client reporting requirements according to established investment management agreements (IMAs)
• Collaborate closely with relevant parties to understand, define, and document reporting requirements
• Coordinate data flow with other internal teams to ensure timely compliance with all reporting deadlines
• Work with Technology teams to resolve reporting issues promptly as they arise

Maintain exceptional standards

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the firm’s investment strategies and data flow
• Ensure quality control measures are consistently applied to maintain the timeliness and accuracy of all reports
• Actively participate in departmental projects and initiatives, occasionally assuming leadership roles
• Gain proficiency in key reporting tools and maintain technical knowledge; partner with IT to drive improvements in end-client deliverables

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience, preferably for an investment firm, consultant, private client firm, bank, or trust company
• Experience with Enterprise Client Reporting Systens i.e., Simcorp Coric, Vermilion, or similar
• Data Management experience with Data warehouses and large data sets
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office –Excel and PowerPoint and experience in the development and construction of formula-driven spreadsheets, pivot tables, and macros
• Skilled interpersonal and communication abilities to interact with internal teams and manage expectations of multiple parties
• Strong analytical and technical aptitude needed to solve complex operational problems

Preferred:

• Experience with Salesforce, or another CRM, and Sharepoint
• Knowledge of financial markets, investments and interest in investment strategies
• Interest in the CFA program