Junior Portfolio Operations Analyst — Reconciliation & Data

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

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.