Finance Operations Specialist – Boston, MA
We are currently seeking candidates for a Finance Operations Specialist with a very reputable Financial Services firm located in Boston, MA. The Finance Operations Specialist will have exposure to delivering financial reporting, performing reconciliations, and researching and resolving discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have 1-3+ years of relevant experience working in the Financial Services with a strong desire to learn and grow professionally.
This is a 6-12+ month contract opportunity, paying between $25-$30/hour (depending on experience). This professional will work on a hybrid model.
Responsibilities:
- Performs reconciliations (cash and assets) and researches and resolves discrepancies between Investment Management firm and custodian banks
- Reduces exposure to non-trading currencies by monitoring currency balances and overdrafts, assisting the team to ensure appropriate repatriation and requesting foreign exchange transactions
- Identifies potential risk areas and workflow inefficiencies, and suggests improvements to the management team
- Satisfying client-specified investment guidelines and/or reporting requirements, including month-end Total Market Value reconciliations and Sarbanes-Oxley certifications
- Reconciles total net assets on a monthly basis, researching and resolving any discrepancies identified during the process
- Collaborates with Global Client Administration Team to process adjustments, including cash entries and foreign exchange (FX) transactions, and ensures accuracy of the Investment Management firm’s accounting system
- Assists Team Leaders in reviewing daily and monthly financial reports
- Conducts testing of new systems, processes, and procedures, provides support to special projects, and assists with training new employees
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Finance, Business Administration, Economics, etc.)
- 1-3+ years of experience working in the Investment Management industry (preferably with a focus on investment operations, fund accounting, and/or reconciliations)
- Strong understanding of the financial services and investment management industries
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented, highly organized, and intellectually curious
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and time management skills
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Reed at rkaraska@daleyaa.com.
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