Junior Portfolio Operations Analyst

VanEck; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

VanEck in Tampa seeks a detail-oriented portfolio accounting specialist to manage internal books for assigned portfolios and ensure monthly performance is accurate. The role includes daily reconciliations across systems and with custodians, with monthly sign-off on results.

You will investigate discrepancies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage Bloomberg and custodian data to analyze portfolio information. A finance-related degree and internship are preferred.

Qualifications

• Passion for investing and a strong understanding of financial markets.
• Knowledge about different asset classes (equity, fixed income, spots, forwards, options, futures, swaps, crypto) and investment products.
• Quantitative orientation; track record of data analysis.
• Ability to understand the business objectives and processes of the firm including how data flows throughout the different systems and organization.
• Exposure to financial systems and software packages.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel; broad experience using computer software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the internal books and records of assigned portfolios including monthly performance.
• Daily reconciliation includes performance, transactions and positions between internal systems and/or custodians/administrators.
• Monthly reconciliation combines a review of daily results with monthly sign-off procedures.
• Research discrepancies that might occur due to mismatch trade information, pricing issues, corporate actions or system processing; liaise with other areas to ensure corrections are completed in a timely manner.
• Utilize portfolio systems (accounting, performance and other databases) to reconcile portfolios; access Bloomberg, custodian websites to analyze data.

Skills

Investing knowledge

Asset classes

Data analysis

Business understanding

Financial software

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics

Finance internship

Tools

Bloomberg

Custodian websites

Portfolio systems

Job description

Includes the following, other duties may be assigned as needed:

• Responsible for the internal books and records of assigned portfolios including monthly performance


• Daily reconciliation includes performance, transactions and positions between internal systems and/or custodians/administrators


• Monthly reconciliation combines a review of daily results with monthly sign-off procedures


• Research discrepancies that might occur due to mismatch trade information, pricing issues, corporate actions or system processing; liaise with other areas to ensure corrections are completed in a timely manner


• Utilize portfolio systems (accounting, performance and other databases) to reconcile portfolios; access Bloomberg, custodian websites to analyze data

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Qualifications

• Passion for investing and a strong understanding of financial markets


• Knowledge about different asset classes (equity, fixed income, spots, forwards, options, futures, swaps, crypto) and investment products (mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, separately managed accounts)


• Quantitative orientation; track record of data analysis


• Ability to understand the business objectives and processes of the firm including how data flows throughout the different systems and organization


• Exposure to financial systems and software packages


• Advanced knowledge of Excel; broad experience using computer software

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, economics or relevant degree


• Internship in financial organization preferred

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Track record of hands-on problem solving


• Ability to analyze data


• History of successful multitasking


• History of successfully working in teams


• Ability to work independently and take a task to completion


• Understanding how to prioritize projects and when to expedite issues

Language and Communication Skills

• Strong communication skills, sharing important information with other departments


• Candidate needs to work with peers, portfolio managers and third-party representatives

VanEck is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. VanEck does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered-veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.

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