Public Securities Operations Portfolio Analyst

If you are an internal associate, please login to Workday and apply through Jobs Hub.

Working at PPM America, Inc.

PPM is a US-based institutional asset manager. Established in Chicago in 1990, PPM exists to consistently support institutional clients in achieving their long-term value goals. We take a hard work, straight talk, full transparency and humility approach to our work. Our success is supported by a team-based culture that encourages debate, collaboration and consistency. At the center of our belief is the fact that our best ideas to date have and can come from any team member anywhere in our firm. We believe the success of our investment culture is best demonstrated by the strong retention of our clients and investment professionals. PPM was again named one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments in 2024. We attract professionals who exhibit humbleness, directness, and dedication. PPM's values guide our internal conduct and help define the type of relationships we share with our investors, affiliates, and other valued partners. Above all, PPM is passionate about giving back to our clients, to each other, and to our community. We understand that community and purpose are just as important as the job description when finding your next career.

Values

At PPM, our values are reinforced in our culture every day. We act like owners. Integrity guides all that we do, and we are committed to exercising sound judgment in every decision that impacts the company and serves our clients. We are passionate about investment performance and driving results. We are relentless in our efforts to provide best in class service. We strive to build strong and lasting relationships with our clients, seeking to gain trust in everything we do. We work collaboratively with transparency and accountability. We operate as a team. We rely on each other, are accountable to each other, and respect each other. We value differences and unique perspectives and embrace the principle that great ideas can come from anyone. We embrace change. We are not afraid to challenge the status quo in search of a better, smarter or faster solution. We value learning, challenge ourselves and motivate others. We are also committed to positively impacting our community. As a firm, we invest time, experience and fundraising efforts with our non-profit partners.

At PPM, we offer volunteer opportunities to get involved with a network of peers and support the causes that are important to you. Your passion and talents can make a lasting impact on our organization and our community. Additionally, our employees go the extra mile every day and the benefits of working at PPM reflect our commitment to supporting and enhancing their personal and professional lives. The plans and programs listed below are offered in collaboration with our parent company.

Portfolio Services

The Portfolio Services Department is a dynamic, fast-paced team that provides a broad spectrum of operational support to PPM and a fiduciary oversight of its clients' investments and assets. The Department supports nearly all asset management activities in the trade lifecycle, including portfolio management, trade execution, and client reporting. Functionally oriented teams include Public & Private Investment Operations, Derivatives Administration, Performance Analytics, Data Management and Business & Product Reporting. A high level of collaboration coupled with extensive cross-training promotes flexibility, scalability and professional development across the department. Portfolio Services is centrally positioned to engage with all of PPM's investment and administrative teams to meet the firm's strategic objectives. The department maxim is to be indispensable to our clients through timely, complete and accurate execution of roles and responsibilities.

Job Purpose

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:

At PPM, we offer volunteer opportunities to get involved with a diverse network of peers and support the causes that are important to you. Your passion and talents can make a lasting impact on our organization and our community. Additionally, our employees go the extra mile every day and the benefits of working at PPM reflect our commitment to supporting and enhancing their personal and professional lives. The plans and programs listed below are offered in collaboration with our parent company.

• 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.