Investment Operations Associate

Akkodis is seeking an Investment Operations Specialist - Harrisburg PA for a 6 months Contract with a client in Harrisburg PA. Ideally looking for applicants with a solid experience in variety of operational duties within an assigned area of Investment Operations

Rate Range: $21.00 - $23.00 P/HR.; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Principal Job Responsibilities

The Global Fund Services Processing Analyst is responsible for interacting with Management, GFS, and Client Services Group CSG team members, Accounting, cash management banks, and brokerage firms. The Processing Analyst works extensively and collaboratively with GFS Management to monitor the daily workflows. This position is not client-facing. The specific responsibilities for this role are outlined below. This position will be based out of our Harrisburg, PA office, with minimal travel expected.

Specific ongoing responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Facilitates various back-office/operational processes for Investors such as:
• Download bank reports and files from banking platforms
• Upload files of various types to internal shareholder systems
• Enter transactions into internal accounting systems
• Work with broker dealers and individual banks to maintain CD program and resolve disputes
• Transmit batch wire and ACH files to cash management banks
• Upload cash flows and trades
• Process orders for checks and deposit tickets
• Calculate and process cash management services fees
• Process CD/TERM rates and transactions
• Reconcile P-Card transactions
• Reconcile Lockbox Image and Check Item files
• Assist manager in maintaining Bank Database
• Process stop payments and fraud cases via banking partners
• Resolve transaction discrepancies between accounting systems and bank record, ensuring prompt and accurate resolutions
• Troubleshoot technical/procedural issues relating to the Processing Analyst responsibilities
• Working with banking institutions to resolve transaction issues
• Set up and maintain bank accounts for cash management services
• Participate in organizational projects that involve the Processing team
• Create and participate in presentations and/or training for GFS, CSG, and other USB groups
• Review CD Interest Check Deposit processing

Skills/Qualifications

• 1 years of experience in the asset management/ financial services / banking industries with specific experience in bank operations and data analyst preferred
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Access
• Advanced experience with Visual Basics for Application (VBA) knowledge preferred
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills
• Takes initiatives to handling shifting priorities and staff shortages
• Ability to analyze and organize data
• Ability to follow procedures and update procedures when necessary
• Able to quickly learn complex concepts and seamlessly manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work well under deadline pressure - THIS POSITION CAN BE EXTREMELY DEADLINE ORIENTED

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Performs a variety of operational duties within an assigned area of Investment Operations. Researches and resolves operational and/or accounting exceptions, some of which may involve extensive review. Interfaces with Investment and other internal personnel to resolve issues and ensure efficient service to customers. Ensures the accuracy of account statements and information. Verifies account entries, ensures totals balance and prepares correcting adjustments as needed. Ensures that all documentation requirements are satisfied. Responds to telephone or written inquiries and performs research necessitated by special requests from customers, brokers or internal employees.

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at 1 610 735 9347 or Raja.Sekhar@akkodisgroup.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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· The California Fair Chance Act

· Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

· Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

· San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance