What are the responsibilities and job description for the Middle Office Investment Analyst position at BGSF?
Role Summary
The Business Operations Specialist administers books and records for Venture Capital Distribution Management Services accounts, coordinating transfers, settlements, redemptions, reconciliations, and trade service processes. The role requires knowledge of trade support and the broader trade life cycle within Middle Office and Operations functions. This position works under the close supervision of a senior team member and identifies process improvement opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Transactions & Trade Support
- Process portfolio transactions following established procedures and controls.
- Ensure accuracy and compliance in trade processing and related activities.
- Assist in the settlement, reconciliation, and transfer processes.
Issue Resolution & Communication
- Serve as a point of contact for clients, third-party vendors, and internal teams.
- Independently resolve routine issues and escalate complex matters.
- Provide standard documentation and reporting support under senior team guidance.
Reconciliations & System Enhancements
- Validate reconciliations following established controls.
- Assist with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new applications and updates.
- Aggregate feedback on operational performance and vendor quality.
Reporting & Process Improvement
- Generate periodic reports and dashboards with key operational metrics.
- Identify and suggest process improvement opportunities.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 2 years of relevant work experience.
- Middle Office experience in at least one of the following:
- Portfolio transactions
- Reconciliations
- Pre-trade or post-trade processing
Preferred:
- Experience in venture capital or financial services industry.
- Background in investment operations.
- Strong ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Demonstrated collaboration and relationship-building skills.
- Proactive mindset for process improvement.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to perceive complex relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a technology-related field.
