What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Operations Analyst position at Vident Asset Management?
The Portfolio Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the Investment Operations team and functions, which includes, but is not limited to, managing brokerage & custodial relations, post-trade matching & settlements, daily position reconciliations, margin/collateral management, corporate actions monitoring & electing, and portfolio reporting, across wide range of asset classes and strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily trade executions, matching, settlement, and reconciliations
- Manage daily margin calls and instruct the associated collateral movements as needed
- Monitor for upcoming corporate actions and make necessary elections as needed
- Assist with maintaining existing brokerage and custodial relationships as well as assist with any new onboardings
- Help maintain and build technology to support investment trading and portfolio management
- Collaborate with internal and external parties to ensure timely/effective delivery of regular portfolio reporting materials
Qualifications:
- Must be analytical, detail-oriented, and precise with numbers
- Possess a solid understanding of the securities/fund industry investment concepts and strategies
- 2 years investment operations experience across multiple asset classes and investment vehicles is required
- Experience with derivatives (futures, options, swaps, etc.) is preferred, but not required
- Experience with Bloomberg AIM OMS is preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of Python is preferred, but not required
- M.B.A./Bachelor’s degree in finance (or related major) is required
- Align with Vident Core Values: Inspired Collaboration, Honor & Authenticity, Intellectual Curiosity, Exceptional Performance and Inclusion & Humility
What we offer:
- PTO plus 10 paid holidays
- Flexible Working Benefits
- Daily Paid Lunch for Onsite Employees
- Onsite Gym Discounts
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- EAP and Telehealth with Mental Health Support
- Short and Long Term Disability
- SIMPLE IRA with up to 3% match