Data Services Specialist

Focus Financial Partners; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Focus Financial Partners is seeking a Data Services Specialist to maintain client and portfolio data across core systems, ensuring accuracy and reliability for multiple business lines. You will support reconciliation, performance review processes, and issue resolution while continuously improving data quality.

The role offers a hybrid schedule: 3 days in office per week with up to 2 remote days, and a total compensation package including potential annual bonus and benefits, reflecting your

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 1+ year of relevant experience in data management.
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Orion, custodial platforms, Salesforce, and portfolio management systems preferred.
• Experience with reconciliation processes preferred.
• Knowledge of investment products and securities preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting or portfolio accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, tools, and processes quickly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborative team player with aptitude for imparting knowledge to others.
• Meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills, thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Support daily Data Services operations, resolve issues, and obtain information to achieve department objectives.
• Perform new account setup, maintenance, and updates.
• Support cost basis maintenance, tax lot updates and cost disposal methods.
• Manage workflows through various platforms and systems for cross-channel efficiency.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve account, position, and reconciliation issues.
• Conduct performance validation and resolve performance-related discrepancies.
• Communicate with and monitor external vendors and internal partners.
• Classify securities using investment team standards.
• Develop and maintain understanding of departmental processes and business practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Organization

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in data management or related field

Tools

Orion

Custodial platforms

Salesforce

Portfolio management systems

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Data Services Specialist plays a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and maintenance of client and portfolio data within core operating systems across multiple business lines. This role supports the day-to-day operations of a large financial advisory firm by maintaining critical data systems, supporting reconciliation and performance review processes and resolving data-related issues.

Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 days per week, or as assigned by their team leader.

Job Description

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members, internal and external contacts to support daily Data Services operations, resolve issues, and obtain information necessary to achieve department objectives.
• Perform new account setup, account maintenance and account updates.
• Support cost basis maintenance, tax lot updates and cost disposal methods.
• Manage workflows through various platforms and systems, ensuring operational efficiency across all channels.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve account, position, and reconciliation issues.
• Conduct performance and validation activities by researching and resolving performance related discrepancies.
• Communicate with and monitor external vendors and internal partners.
• Classify securities using the standards established by the investment team.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of departmental processes and organizational business practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or 1+years of relevant experience in data management, preferably within financial services.
• Proficiency with Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience with Orion, custodial platforms, Salesforce, and portfolio management systems preferred.
• Experience with reconciliation processes preferred.
• Knowledge of investment products and securities preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting or portfolio accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new systems, tools, and processes quickly.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues efficiently.
• Collaborative team player with an aptitude for imparting knowledge to others.
• Meticulous attention to detail and unwavering commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills, thriving in fast-paced environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively across diverse teams and experience levels.

The Data Services Specialist is a non-exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $50,000-$51,000 yearly. Actual base pay could 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 for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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.

EEO Statement: Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidate’s skillset, and without regard to an employee or candidate’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state and/or federal law.

Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail]

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