Junior Specialist – Middle Office | Commission Service (all genders)

Inka Kag; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat hierarchies

Exposure to international stakeholders

Nearshoring platform in Porto

Job summary

ASPORTO, based in Porto, Portugal, is seeking Junior Specialists to join our Middle Office Services team. You will participate in daily processing of commission and cash-related operations, process invoices, assist with reconciliations, and support client service improvements for a strategic nearshoring platform.

Fluency in English, a hands-on approach, and strong teamwork are essential. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is required, with proficiency in MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Proven teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and under time pressure.
• Strong MS Office proficiency, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily processing of commission and cash-related operations.
• Process invoices and support the invoice processing team.
• Assist in investigations and resolution of reconciliation breaks.
• Deliver excellent client service while supporting process improvements.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

About us

To support the continued growth of a portfolio company of BlackFin Capital Partners, ASPORTO, Unipessoal Lda. is recruiting for this position based in Porto, Portugal.

BlackFin’s portfolio companies is a leading German capital management company (KVG) with more than €400 billion in assets under administration, serving institutional investors across Europe. BlackFin Capital Partners is a European private equity firm specializing in investments in high-growth financial services companies. The firm currently manages over €4 billion in assets and invests through its two most recent funds: BlackFin Financial Services Fund IV (€1.8 billion) and BlackFin Tech 2 (€390 million).

ASPORTO is being established as a dedicated and strategic Service Center for the capital management company. It is designed to serve as a key operational hub, delivering high-quality fund accounting and management company services while setting new benchmarks in scalability, process efficiency, and service excellence.

This role is with ASPORTO and offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the development and long-term success of the Porto platform.

We are seeking Junior Specialists to join our Middle Office Services team in our Porto office.

Your Responsibilities:

• Commission Service: Participate in the daily processing of commission and cash-related operations, including reconciliations, commission calculations, position reporting, dunning management, and query handling, while gaining hands‑on experience and developing expertise in investment operations and financial services processes.
• Invoice Processing: Participate in the daily processing of various invoice types, gaining hands‑on experience and working towards becoming an expert within the dedicated invoice processing team
• Reconciliation & Compliance: Assist in investigating and resolving reconciliation breaks, ensuring all activities adhere to internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Client Service & Process Improvement: Deliver excellent client service within our standard operating model, while actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and create capacity
• Communication: Manage internal and external queries professionally, ensuring clear and timely communication with stakeholders

Your Skills:

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Hands‑on approach with a strong sense of teamwork
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to handle complex matters independently
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned topics, and deliver solutions under time pressure
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel
• Fluency in English

We offer:

• Flat hierarchies, fast decision‑making processes, and an agile working environment
• The opportunity to shape, optimize and scale a core operational function within a strategic nearshoring platform in Porto
• Exposure to international stakeholders and strategic initiatives
• A corporate culture characterized by trust and respect in a collegial and highly motivating environment
  

We are committed to equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We look forward to getting to know you!