Portfolio Operations Analyst: Controls & Efficiency Leader

Red Island Recruitment; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm is looking for a specialist accounting analyst to join their Portfolio Accounting team in Milwaukee. The ideal candidate will have experience in portfolio accounting or similar operations roles, focusing on driving improvements in efficiency and controls while supporting reconciliation processes. Responsibilities include preparing reconciliations, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating with various teams to maintain operational consistency.

Qualifications

• Experience in mid or back office roles including trade support, performance, portfolio operations, and client administration.
• Advanced experience with MS Excel and familiarity with technology tools such as MS Access and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Drive improvements across portfolio accounting functions.
• Prepare and review daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Lead escalations with custodians and stakeholders.

Skills

Portfolio accounting experience

Process improvement

Effective communication

Tools

Advent Portfolio Exchange (APX)

Bloomberg

CRD

Wall Street Office (WSO)

SS&C Recon

MS Excel

MS Access

Power BI

Job description

A leading global asset management firm is looking for a specialist accounting analyst to join their Portfolio Accounting team in Milwaukee. The ideal candidate will have experience in portfolio accounting or similar operations roles, focusing on driving improvements in efficiency and controls while supporting reconciliation processes. Responsibilities include preparing reconciliations, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating with various teams to maintain operational consistency.