Alpha Service Delivery - Alpha Portfolio Service - Senior Associate

Responsibilities:

• Ensure client queries relating to the Recordkeeping system and client file deliveries are tracked, with proactive management to ensure timely response and resolution
• Perform daily checks on file deliverables to the clients, investigate and report discrepancies and ensure daily resolution of identified queries
• Provide Subject Matter expertise for complex system architecture queries/changes
• Perform an overview function for the Shared Services functions identifying operational trends, issues and areas for improvement.
• Perform work independently within scope of established guidelines and according to specific procedures.
• Investigate and resolve operational and various IT issues (e.g. Asset servicing, Trade Operations, Client Reporting)
• Assist in transitioning and onboarding new client accounts
• Support and provide analysis for Client Change Request items impacting the Enterprise processes and Operating Models
• Work independently to research and resolve problems considering multiple avenues for resolution. Trouble shoot issues and provide resolutions to various impacted teams
• Communicate effectively on issues / problems to the Client and to SSC management and ensure a proper and timely follow-up to ensure resolution.
• Provide guidance, support, act as resource and assist team members from multiple operational areas relating to Enterprise queries.
• Complete and track progress with technical Change Control (RPMS) forms for clients and multiple operational areas.
• Review and ‘sign off’ internal Change Specification Documents impacting Enterprise systems and assess client impacts
• Complete system testing for Change Control enhancements
• Complete any ad-hoc tasks as identified by the line manager

Requirements:

• Experience in writing SQL, Oracle, Sybase is desired
• Extensive asset management experience, including investment operations.
• Portfolio Valuations reconciliations/Investigations experience is required. Candidates should be able to validate portfolio movements day over day and highlight any issues.
• Experience in Fund Accounting/NAV calculation will also be considered
• Broad and in-depth understanding of standards, methodologies, processes, systems and technology necessary to support investment management operations.
• Experience of writing and reviewing business specifications and data mapping.
• Product knowledge in Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, FX, OTC.
• Excellent technical ability
• Excellent analytical skills are essential for this role.
• Strong communication (especially written) and presentation skills to audiences of different sizes and levels of seniority.
• Must be self-motivated, adaptable and show initiative in different circumstances and under pressure.
• Flexibility in working outside of your responsibilities and areas of expertise.
• Strong MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint skills necessary.
• Able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at senior levels

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