Associate - Portfolio Team

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a passionate Associate to join their Platform Team. This role offers the opportunity to manage investment data using the Addepar platform, ensuring data integrity and delivering exceptional insights. You will engage in a variety of tasks, from preparing financial reports to collaborating with clients and stakeholders. The firm values a technology-first mindset and attention to detail, providing thorough training to help you excel in your career. Join a collaborative environment that promotes learning and professional development, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the investment landscape.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Team Trips

Professional Development Support

Networking Opportunities

Up to 28 Days Paid Holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a similar role, or strong graduates with relevant skills.
• Understanding of various financial instruments and corporate actions.

Responsibilities

• Manage investment data and ensure accuracy in Addepar.
• Develop and analyze financial reports for stakeholders.
• Support onboarding of new portfolios and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Addepar Data Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Client Focus

Understanding of Financial Instruments

Bookkeeping Principles

High Numeracy

Education

Degree in Finance or Related Field

Professional Qualifications (e.g., CFA)

Tools

Addepar

MS Office Suite

Bloomberg

Reuters

Job description

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Islandbridge is a purpose-driven multi-family office serving exceptional entrepreneurs and families across the globe. The Firm is focused on combining world-class investment advice with excellence in the overall management of its client’s assets and goals.

The Team is defined by industry leading culture and a vibrant community around the business. It has also built a world-class advisory board.

In 2021, the Firm became a B-Corp and considers deeply the impact of its decisions on its team, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment.

In the UK, the Firm is regulated and authorized by the FCA. In the US, it is a SEC regulated Investment Advisor.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help exceptional people thrive.

For our clients, we help relieve the weight of managing their assets. This allows them to focus on their wider purpose and what matters most to them.

For our investments, we use our network to find great teams to invest with and we bring the strength of our network and support to bear.

For our people, we help them learn in an environment where they are challenged to be their best.

To apply: Please submit your CV, as well as a cover letter. From your cover letter, we would love to learn in just a paragraph or so for each:

• Who are you as a person - what really excites you?
• Why are you interested in this role?
• What would your questions to us about this role be?
• Why do you think this role could be a great fit?

About the Role

Are you passionate about multi-family office services and the investment industry? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and leveraging technology to create meaningful insights? This is your opportunity to build a rewarding career with a firm that values innovation, precision, and client impact.

As part of our Platform Team, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, supporting both our investment team and valued clients. In this role as Associate, you’ll take the lead in managing our Addepar platform, ensuring data integrity and delivering exceptional insights.

You will also support the team in the smooth and efficient operation of our post-trade operations, supporting trading across geographies and asset classes, including alternatives, private equity and hedge funds. You will be part of a tight-knit team that designs, operates and continuously improves our systems and processes. You will also be expected to contribute to a variety of cross-functional projects and assisting the investment team and clients from time to time. For our Platform Team, we are looking for individuals who love solving problems, have a technology-first mindset and exceptional attention to detail. We offer thorough training and learning opportunities to upskill you quickly and support you in becoming an effective and highly qualified member of our team.

What you will do

• Investment Data Management: Prepare and validate investment-related bookings for transactions, valuations, and multi-asset information in Addepar. This includes accounting, reporting, and monitoring investments like private equity and hedge funds (e.g., NAV calculations).
• Data Integrity & Reconciliation: Ensure data accuracy in Addepar by implementing robust controls, conducting regular reviews, and performing or validating reconciliations for cash, transactions, and accounts. Quickly research and resolve variances.
• Reporting & Analysis: Develop, prepare, and analyse monthly and annual financial reports for investors and management using Addepar.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Provide timely and accurate information to custodians, fund administrators, and other internal and external parties.
• Client Focus: Respond to and assist clients with ad hoc information requests, delivering exceptional service.
• Process Improvement: Continuously develop and update our processes and controls to enhance investment accounting and business processes (ChatGPT allowed).
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist with compliance and regulatory filings, including FCA trade reporting.
• Portfolio Onboarding: Support the onboarding of new portfolios in Addepar, including modelling new asset classes, gathering and cleaning portfolio data, and reconciliation of Addepar and legacy datasets.
• Management Reporting: Provide periodic and ad hoc management information as directed by your line manager.
• Special Projects: Undertake additional tasks and special projects as assigned by your line manager.

What you will bring

• Minimum experience with Addepar data management, analysis and reporting
• Minimum 2 years of previous experience in a similar role - we are open to graduates who can demonstrate the skills, initiative and motivation to learn quickly and perform at the highest level
• Basic knowledge and understanding of various types of financial instruments (equities, bonds, FX, private equity, derivatives) and different types of corporate actions
• Analytical skills and attention to details
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• High level of numeracy
• Accountability and client-focused mindset
• High motivation and engagement
• Understanding of bookkeeping principles and fund accounting
• Knowledge of Bloomberg/Reuters will be an asset
• Proficiency of MS Office and 365 suite, especially Excel

What we offer

• Discretionary bonus each year
• Team trips away
• A collaborative, learning and development focused team environment
• Professional qualifications study support and professional development budget
• Participation in networking events, summits and webinars
• Up to 28 days paid holiday per annum, starting at 22 and increasing at a rate of one per year