Portfolio Administrator

Employment & Training Centers, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking a Portfolio Administrator to oversee trade processing, reporting, and account reconciliations. The ideal candidate has 5 to 10 years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and a background in investment management platforms. This position offers a competitive salary of $55,000 - $65,000 and is 100% on-site.

Qualifications

• 5 – 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Ability to establish priorities and work with minimal direction.
• Highly resourceful with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team for trade settlement and reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely trade settlement.
• Research and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Trade processing and settlement

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Analytical skills

Initiative-taking

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SS&C APX

ACD/REX

Job description

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Company Overview

Company Overview: A leading investment management firm specializing in high-quality, domestic fixed-income strategies is looking to add a Portfolio Administrator to its team. The firm manages over $24 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2025) and employs 38 professionals. With a strong focus on serving institutional investors, the firm is dedicated to delivering superior fixed-income solutions, outstanding client service, and long-term financial results.

Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000

Job Summary: Seeking a Portfolio Administrator with 5 – 10 years of experience. This person will collaborate with the team primarily responsible for trade settlement, reporting, and account reconciliations. The individual will require excellent communication skills, account management and analytical skills and will be accountable for key operational controls. This position is 100% on-site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Trade processing and settlement
• Knowledge of domestic fixed income trade processing and settlement preferred
• Ensuring accurate and timely settlement, and identifying and resolving trade discrepancies in a timely manner
• Experience with accounting software (knowledge of SS&C software a plus)
• Performs data mapping, translating, and verifying account transactions
• Researching and resolving any discrepancies, part of your daily and month end account reconciliation
• Maintain report accuracy

Qualifications:

A positive attitude, professionalism, and strong work ethic. The ability to establish priorities and work with minimal direction, demonstrating that they are initiative-taking self-starter. Highly resourceful, resolves issues with urgency as they arise, and diligence in detail is required. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Experience with investment management platforms (SS&C APX and ACD/REX), Microsoft Office suite, and other relevant software is preferred. Knowledge of fixed income trade settlements preferred but not required.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Administrative

Industries

• Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Management