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Junior Portfolio Operations Analyst
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VanEck
VanEck is a privately held global asset management firm founded in 1955. We develop forward‑looking, intelligently designed, active and ETF strategies that strengthen long‑term portfolios. The PortOps department consists of 21 staff members across four teams: Trade Settlements, Reconciliation and Performance, Reporting and Analytics, and Security and Portfolio Analytics. The majority of the team is based in Tampa with the remainder in New York. PortOps teams work closely with professionals throughout the entire firm including portfolio managers, traders, marketing and IT. This position performs functions of the Reconciliation and Performance team. This position provides broad‑based exposure to our organization and is ideal for recent graduates, or professionals with up to two years of experience, seeking to develop a career in the asset management industry.
If you are a high‑energy individual with a strong work ethic, outstanding communication skills, and enjoy working in a team atmosphere, we would like to speak with you.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Responsible for the internal books and records of assigned portfolios including monthly performance
Daily reconciliation includes performance, transactions and positions between internal systems and/or custodians/administrators
Monthly reconciliation combines a review of daily results with monthly sign‑off procedures
Research discrepancies that might occur due to mismatch trade information, pricing issues, corporate actions or system processing; liaise with other areas to ensure corrections are completed in a timely manner
Utilize portfolio systems (accounting, performance and other databases) to reconcile portfolios; access Bloomberg, custodian websites to analyze data
Supervisory Responsibilities None
Qualifications
Passion for investing and a strong understanding of financial markets
Knowledge about different asset classes (equity, fixed income, spots, forwards, options, futures, swaps, crypto) and investment products (mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, separately managed accounts)
Quantitative orientation; track record of data analysis
Ability to understand the business objectives and processes of the firm including how data flows throughout the different systems and organization
Exposure to financial systems and software packages
Advanced knowledge of Excel; broad experience using computer software
Education And/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics or relevant degree
Recent graduate (2024‑2025)
Internship in financial organization preferred
General Competencies
Track record of hands‑on problem solving
Ability to analyze data
History of successful multitasking
Strong communication skills
History of successfully working in teams
Ability to work independently and take a task to completion
Understanding how to prioritize projects and when to elevate issues
Language And Communication Skills
Strong communication skills, sharing important information with other departments
Candidate needs to work with peers, portfolio managers and third‑party representatives
VanEck is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. VanEck does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered‑veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.
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Junior Portfolio Operations Analyst
role at
VanEck
VanEck is a privately held global asset management firm founded in 1955. We develop forward‑looking, intelligently designed, active and ETF strategies that strengthen long‑term portfolios. The PortOps department consists of 21 staff members across four teams: Trade Settlements, Reconciliation and Performance, Reporting and Analytics, and Security and Portfolio Analytics. The majority of the team is based in Tampa with the remainder in New York. PortOps teams work closely with professionals throughout the entire firm including portfolio managers, traders, marketing and IT. This position performs functions of the Reconciliation and Performance team. This position provides broad‑based exposure to our organization and is ideal for recent graduates, or professionals with up to two years of experience, seeking to develop a career in the asset management industry.
If you are a high‑energy individual with a strong work ethic, outstanding communication skills, and enjoy working in a team atmosphere, we would like to speak with you.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Responsible for the internal books and records of assigned portfolios including monthly performance
Daily reconciliation includes performance, transactions and positions between internal systems and/or custodians/administrators
Monthly reconciliation combines a review of daily results with monthly sign‑off procedures
Research discrepancies that might occur due to mismatch trade information, pricing issues, corporate actions or system processing; liaise with other areas to ensure corrections are completed in a timely manner
Utilize portfolio systems (accounting, performance and other databases) to reconcile portfolios; access Bloomberg, custodian websites to analyze data
Supervisory Responsibilities None
Qualifications
Passion for investing and a strong understanding of financial markets
Knowledge about different asset classes (equity, fixed income, spots, forwards, options, futures, swaps, crypto) and investment products (mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, separately managed accounts)
Quantitative orientation; track record of data analysis
Ability to understand the business objectives and processes of the firm including how data flows throughout the different systems and organization
Exposure to financial systems and software packages
Advanced knowledge of Excel; broad experience using computer software
Education And/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics or relevant degree
Recent graduate (2024‑2025)
Internship in financial organization preferred
General Competencies
Track record of hands‑on problem solving
Ability to analyze data
History of successful multitasking
Strong communication skills
History of successfully working in teams
Ability to work independently and take a task to completion
Understanding how to prioritize projects and when to elevate issues
Language And Communication Skills
Strong communication skills, sharing important information with other departments
Candidate needs to work with peers, portfolio managers and third‑party representatives
VanEck is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. VanEck does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered‑veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.
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