Data Services Lead

LE0123 Focus Partners Wealth LLC; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package (medical, dental, VIs

401(k)

Job summary

Focus Partners Wealth LLC is seeking a Data Services Lead to support the Operations team by maintaining private investment data and ensuring client reporting accuracy through Addepar. Position emphasizes detail, analytics, and cross-team collaboration, with focus on private investments.

The role primarily operates within addepar-based processes, with a standard schedule and potential base in Chicago, IL or St. Louis, MO offices. Strong Excel and recon skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• 5+ years operations experience in asset/wealth mgmt or brokerage.
• Experience with Addepar or similar portfolio system.
• Strong experience in private investments/alternatives.
• Experience performing account and portfolio reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience with custodians Pershing, Schwab, Fidelity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Desire to become an Addepar subject matter expert.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily operational processes related to establishing, maintaining, and reporting on client portfolios within Addepar.
• Maintain ownership of new limited partnership investment reporting and system updates.
• Assist with retrieval and saving of client statements.
• Support new client and new account onboarding in Addepar.
• Load and reconcile manually maintained accounts as needed.
• Assist with data integrity initiatives, audits, and enhancements within Addepar.
• Partner with Operations and other teams to ensure accuracy of portfolio data.
• Contribute to process improvements to increase automation, efficiency, and data quality.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Addepar

Microsoft Excel

Custodian platforms (Pershing, Schwab, Fidelity)

Job description

Job Description Summary: Our Data Services Lead, plays a key role in supporting the Operations team by maintaining accurate private investment data and ensuring the integrity of client reporting through Addepar. This position requires exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners. The role will have a high degree of focus on private investments. The standard schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position can be based out of the Chiago, IL or St. Louis, MO office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute daily operational processes related to establishing, maintaining, and reporting on client portfolios within Addepar.
• Maintain ownership of new limited partnership investment reporting and necessary system and process updates.
• Assist with retrieval and saving of client statements.
• Support new client and new account onboarding in Addepar.
• Load and reconcile manually maintained accounts as needed.
• Assist with data integrity initiatives, audits, and ongoing enhancements within Addepar.
• Partner with Operations and other internal teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of portfolio data.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on increasing automation, efficiency, and data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of operations experience within an asset management, wealth management, family office, or brokerage environment.
• Experience with Addepar or a similar portfolio accounting/reporting platform.
• Must demonstrate strong experience within the private investment/alternatives space
• Demonstrated experience performing account and portfolio reconciliations is a must.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience working with multiple custodians, including Pershing, Schwab, and Fidelity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong desire to become an Addepar subject matter expert and continuously expand technical knowledge.

This position is a non-exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $85,000 - $100,000 per year base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant’s skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package.

Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).

Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidate’s experience and education.

Focus Partners is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management resources that brings strength, innovation, and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services, Focus Partners supports clients at every stage of life, helping them manage their financial future.

Focus Partners uses research-backed investment strategies to create custom-built portfolios and delivers personalized wealth planning solutions to clients in all 50 states.

Focus Partners is part of Focus, a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management, family office, and business management services.

To learn more about Focus, visit focuspartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

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Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management, family office, and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique, client-first fiduciary philosophy, Focus helps individuals, families, and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs.

To learn more about Focus, visit www.focusfinancialpartners.com or follow the company on LinkedIn.

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