Public Securities Operations Portfolio Analyst
PPM America, Chicago, IL, United States
Portfolio Analyst
The Portfolio Analyst role exists within the Public Securities Operations team, which provides a centralized and coordinated function supporting investment accounting, cash management, reconciliation and trade processing and settlement activities across PPM America's many business units and clientele. The team leverages the organization through operating depth, developed skills, use of technology, process optimization and clear operating accountabilities. The Portfolio Analyst works closely with personnel in Investment Management, Performance Analytics, Securities Operations, IT and other groups and clients, as needed. Essential Responsibilities: Reconcile portfolio holdings, cash, and non-cash activities between various in-house systems and custodial or third-party platforms. Resolve and communicate identified portfolio discrepancies and errors in a timely manner. Deliver investable cash and cash event data to investment teams and other interested parties. Provide support for the timely and accurate trade settlement processing for various public security types across all client portfolios. Process and validate all non-trade related activities occurring within client portfolios, including transfers, wires, principal & interest transactions, and any miscellaneous activities. Validate portfolio specific information: reporting requirements, processing requirements, and account validation. Identify, collect, and maintain all requisite documentation and records pertaining to the portfolios. Onboard new portfolios into current operational processes. Respond to client requests. Develop new processes as required by new clients, custodians, regulators, auditors, or risk procedures. Provide back-up support for other Portfolio Services team members and assist in special projects and "ad hoc" requests. Develop a deep and comprehensive knowledge of the use, capabilities, and maintenance of the Aladdin portfolio management system and related platforms within the PPM operational and systematic ecosystem. Other Duties: Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Broad knowledge and understanding of investment products and their characteristics, including the spectrum of fixed income instruments and their life-cycle events. Basic understanding of institutional Corporate Action processing, covering both equity and fixed income instruments. Ability to prioritize and independently manage multiple deadlines and clientele simultaneously. Experience in preparing accurate and timely reports, analysis and presentations for management and clients. Unquestionable professional integrity. Strong teamwork-based approach to work and collective activities. Critical thinking, analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving expertise. Advanced proficiency with the entire Microsoft Office suite with an emphasis on Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Exposure to and ability to demonstrate proficiency with third-party tools used in financial services such as: Bloomberg, Blackrock Aladdin or other portfolio accounting platform. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting related discipline, required. 2+ years of practical experience in public audit, financial services, management consulting, or asset management operations required. Trade settlement or reconciliation experience required. Additional credentials or progress toward an advanced degree or chartered industry designation (i.e., CFA, CPA, etc.) preferred. Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus Medical, dental and vision coverage For eligible employees, $2 for $1 matching on 401k contributions, up to a max matching contribution of 12% of your eligible compensation. Tuition and professional certification reimbursement Paid parental leave Adoption assistance Holidays and paid time off Paid time off to volunteer Equal Employment Opportunity: PPM America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we base our employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, non-job related disability, pregnancy or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Base Pay: $75,000.00 - $88,000.00. The base salary for this position may vary depending on experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to the base salary, this role will be eligible to participate in our annual bonus program. This role will also be eligible for compensated personal time off and holidays, health benefits, 401(k) plan with generous matching and other benefit programs according to the Company's employment policies and subject to the formal terms of such plans and programs.
The Portfolio Analyst role exists within the Public Securities Operations team, which provides a centralized and coordinated function supporting investment accounting, cash management, reconciliation and trade processing and settlement activities across PPM America's many business units and clientele. The team leverages the organization through operating depth, developed skills, use of technology, process optimization and clear operating accountabilities. The Portfolio Analyst works closely with personnel in Investment Management, Performance Analytics, Securities Operations, IT and other groups and clients, as needed. Essential Responsibilities: Reconcile portfolio holdings, cash, and non-cash activities between various in-house systems and custodial or third-party platforms. Resolve and communicate identified portfolio discrepancies and errors in a timely manner. Deliver investable cash and cash event data to investment teams and other interested parties. Provide support for the timely and accurate trade settlement processing for various public security types across all client portfolios. Process and validate all non-trade related activities occurring within client portfolios, including transfers, wires, principal & interest transactions, and any miscellaneous activities. Validate portfolio specific information: reporting requirements, processing requirements, and account validation. Identify, collect, and maintain all requisite documentation and records pertaining to the portfolios. Onboard new portfolios into current operational processes. Respond to client requests. Develop new processes as required by new clients, custodians, regulators, auditors, or risk procedures. Provide back-up support for other Portfolio Services team members and assist in special projects and "ad hoc" requests. Develop a deep and comprehensive knowledge of the use, capabilities, and maintenance of the Aladdin portfolio management system and related platforms within the PPM operational and systematic ecosystem. Other Duties: Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Broad knowledge and understanding of investment products and their characteristics, including the spectrum of fixed income instruments and their life-cycle events. Basic understanding of institutional Corporate Action processing, covering both equity and fixed income instruments. Ability to prioritize and independently manage multiple deadlines and clientele simultaneously. Experience in preparing accurate and timely reports, analysis and presentations for management and clients. Unquestionable professional integrity. Strong teamwork-based approach to work and collective activities. Critical thinking, analysis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving expertise. Advanced proficiency with the entire Microsoft Office suite with an emphasis on Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Exposure to and ability to demonstrate proficiency with third-party tools used in financial services such as: Bloomberg, Blackrock Aladdin or other portfolio accounting platform. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting related discipline, required. 2+ years of practical experience in public audit, financial services, management consulting, or asset management operations required. Trade settlement or reconciliation experience required. Additional credentials or progress toward an advanced degree or chartered industry designation (i.e., CFA, CPA, etc.) preferred. Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus Medical, dental and vision coverage For eligible employees, $2 for $1 matching on 401k contributions, up to a max matching contribution of 12% of your eligible compensation. Tuition and professional certification reimbursement Paid parental leave Adoption assistance Holidays and paid time off Paid time off to volunteer Equal Employment Opportunity: PPM America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and we base our employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of an individual's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, non-job related disability, pregnancy or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. Base Pay: $75,000.00 - $88,000.00. The base salary for this position may vary depending on experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to the base salary, this role will be eligible to participate in our annual bonus program. This role will also be eligible for compensated personal time off and holidays, health benefits, 401(k) plan with generous matching and other benefit programs according to the Company's employment policies and subject to the formal terms of such plans and programs.