Reconciliation Analyst

The Reconciliation Analyst is responsible for comparing investment portfolio data from external sources with an advanced web-based system. Their primary responsibility is to guarantee the prompt and precise delivery of comprehensive portfolio status updates to clients on a daily basis. This role involves investigating and addressing issues, building relationships with stakeholders, and applying financial concepts to reconciliation errors.

Must Have

• Meet daily deadlines for reviewing and updating reporting data.
• Investigate and address identified issues within the reconciliation system.
• Create and maintain valuable relationships with data providers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Understand financial concepts and apply them to reconciliation errors.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external parties.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, Mathematics, Sciences, or another related field.
• Basic understanding of investment, financial, and accounting concepts.
• Basic understanding of standard security types.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS.
• Securities or financial markets experience.
• Advanced ability in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables, VBA, etc.).
• Finance and/or accounting experience.

Job Summary:

The Reconciliation Analyst is responsible for comparing investment portfolio data from external sources with an advanced web-based system. Their primary responsibility is to guarantee the prompt and precise delivery of comprehensive portfolio status updates to clients on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:

• Meet daily deadlines for reviewing and updating reporting data.
• Investigate and address identified issues within the reconciliation system through problem-solving, seeking support from mentors and department experts as needed.
• Create and maintain valuable relationships with data providers, clients, and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrate curiosity regarding product innovation opportunities.
• Develop familiarity with and competency in using internal tools and processes.
• Understand financial concepts and apply them to reconciliation errors.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external parties to submit inquiries and provide timely updates on relevant issues.

Required Skills:

• Basic understanding of investment, financial, and accounting concepts.
• Knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS will be an added advantage.
• Basic understanding of standard security types.
• Securities or financial markets experience preferred.
• Advanced ability in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, SUMIF, Pivot Tables, VBA, etc.) preferred.
• Finance and/or accounting experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, Mathematics, Sciences, or another related field.