What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Portfolio Operations - Newark, New Jersey position at People Strata?
Headquartered in Newark, NJ, HarbourView Equity Partners is a multi-strategy, global investment firm focused on esoteric investment opportunities in the entertainment and media space. We focus on equity and equity related investment opportunities that are supported by several factors including long duration revenue streams, resilience to broad economic downturns, and iconic intellectual property that withstands the test of time.
HarbourView is a long-term investor in content with an industrial platform built to protect, optimize and enhance the legacy of premium IP.
At HarbourView, we believe creators deserve a seat at the table, creatively and economically, to own their narrative and maximize value for all.
Our Values
Integrity. We require equity, authenticity, and radical transparency from our people which creates a virtuous circle of trust and enables our best ideas to prevail.
Intellectual Curiosity. We challenge ourselves to defy conventional wisdom, emboldened by the curiosity of an unvarnished eye, allowing us to see opportunities that others do not yet see. We are bold enough to lead and have a track record of being first.
Impact. Our people show up authentically, as they are, from various professional and personal journeys to drive differentiated outcomes for ourselves, our community and our investors. We come together to with a purpose to drive impact with every dollar invested.
The Role:
We are seeking an Analyst, Portfolio Operations to join our Portfolio Management team. This role helps us accurately track, analyze, audit and report on royalties, forecasts, returns, payments, etc.
What you will do:
Asset Management:
- Assist in song delivery process – clean & hydrate schedules for Compositions & Masters (Sound Recordings) - cross check against work exports from Publishing Administrators as needed
- Enter completed and hydrated Schedules to Reprtoire (cloud-based asset management software) via spreadsheet template and/or Spotify importer
- Export song lists from Reprtoir, as required
- Update HarbourView song list in excel with closed music deals
- Assist in collating delivery templates for transfer of catalogs
Contract Management:
- Upload Asset Purchase Agreements & underlying agreements to Linksquare Contract Repository System
- Ensure all key terms are tagged/highlighted in Linksquares and assist with exporting data from Linksquares
- Perform general task up-keep and approvals
Operations:
- Catalog collections tracking
- Set up new bank accounts, new emails and distribution lists
- Generate PowerPoint slides for Managing Director meetings
- Perform Operations Checklist review prior to deal closing
- Monitor SoundExchange inbound email and assist with any claims/disputes process; handle/traffic manage inbound queries
- Monthly YouTube statement generation
- Assist in trouble shooting all payment issues
- Cross check Schedules against Reporting for discrepancies
- Submit Letters of Direction and tracking post-close
- Assist counsel with closing forms for each payor and catalog
- Report Royalty assignment progress
- Maintain schedule of expected payments month over month from Royalty Payors
Qualifications:
- 2-5 years of experience in one of or a combination of: Royalty Management / Operations, Portfolio Management / Operations, Finance Collections, Compliance
- Proficiency in Excel required. Advanced knowledge of Excel desired.
- Expertise in analyzing, reviewing, sorting and editing large data sets
- Knowledge of the Music and Sound Recording Industry desired, specifically Publishing and Copyrights.
- Bachelor Degree preferred
We are committed to Employment Opportunity without regard for race, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.
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