Alternative Investment Client Services Analyst (6 months)

Strategic Staffing Solutions International client - a NY-based Fortune 500 company and a leading global financial services company is hiring an Alternative Investment Client Services Analyst in Chicago, US .

This is an opportunity to help clients across the globe realize their potential, while you discover your own. As part of one of the world's leading asset managers with over $2 trillion in assets under supervision, you can expect to participate in exciting investment opportunities while collaborating with talented colleagues from all asset classes and regions and building meaningful relationships with your clients. Working in a culture that values integrity and transparency, you will be part of a diverse team that is passionate about our craft, our clients, and building sustainable success.

Bringing together traditional and alternative investments, Asset Management team provides clients around the world with a dedicated partnership and focus on long-term performance. As a primary investment area within the company, they provide investment and advisory services for pension plans, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, endowments, foundations, financial advisors and individuals.

YOUR IMPACT

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented candidate to join their Alternative Investment Client Services Administrator Oversight team. In this capacity, you will work closely with our fund administrators and portfolio managers and coordinate service-related strategies with the goal of providing optimal client experience.

OUR IMPACT

Asset Management Team delivers innovative investment solutions through a global, multi-product platform that offers clients the advantages that come with working with a large firm, while maintaining the benefits of a boutique. Asset Management is one of the pre-eminent investment management organizations globally. Critical to the success of Asset Management Team is their ability to leverage a global team of talented professionals to define solutions and lead change across the operational infrastructure.

Within Asset Management Team, the Shareholder Services group is a global, sales-aligned service organization that provides high-quality service and solutions to shareholders. Through their client service model, Shareholder Services enables distribution of investment products, provides consultative services, scale, and controls, all with a focus on being accretive financially to the business.

Within Shareholder Services, Alternative Investment Client Services is a solutions-oriented team seeking to enhance client experience by developing and monitoring ongoing service related strategies and controls. The Administrator Oversight team is responsible for managing relationships with our fund administrators, reporting flows to fund portfolio managers, and processing all fund-related transactions.

HOW YOU WILL FULFILL YOUR POTENTIAL

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee investor transactions in private equity or hedge fund vehicles to ensure accurate trade-flow reporting to portfolio managers
• Evaluate trade waivers and correction requests from sales teams
• Oversee the facilitation of investor trade settlement
• Assist in oversight of vendor relationships (e.g. fund administrators, transfer agents)
• Oversee and coordinate resolution of product servicing issues and errors
• Implement process improvements/enhancements
• Improve internal controls over accounting and operational processes
• Improve collection, dissemination and maintenance of product data attributes
• Lead ad hoc projects within the Shareholder Services group

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE RE LOOKING FOR:

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and think clearly under pressure
• Strong organizational/multi-tasking skills
• Leadership - Exchanges information with appropriate people to complete work
• Problem Solving - Solves difficult problems with effective solutions; asks good questions and probes for answers; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers
• Self-Development - Ability to recognize personal skills, abilities, limitations and strengths
• Strong Team Player - Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes. Fosters the feeling of belonging in the team
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize team responsibilities accordingly
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years financial services experience
• Knowledgeable about the alternative investment industry