What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Operations Analyst position at Kennedy Capital Management?
Kennedy Capital Management LLC (KCM) is a St. Louis-based boutique investment firm that has focused on a goal of generating superior returns in the small and mid-cap domestic equity markets for our clients for more than 40 years. We're seeking to add a Portfolio Operations Analyst to our team.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for a positive contribution to the KCM client experience through the administration of KCM's trade blotter and associated functions. This entails shepherding all client related transactions through the trade order lifecycle in an accurate and timely manner and providing support to the portfolio management process.
Essential Functions:
Trade Support: Review all orders sent to the trade blotter for accuracy and appropriateness, route orders to trade desk, create and update orders, and allocate orders to participating accounts upon completion.
Performance & Reporting: Assist in the calculation and verification of investment performance data, preparing reports including portfolio valuations, performance summaries, and dispersion analysis.
Compliance Management: Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Compliance to resolve investment guidelines and restrictions. Support internal and external audits.
Operations & Reconciliation: Support the trade process by ensuring all trades are accurately captured, confirmed, and settled. Reconcile portfolio data, including cash, positions, and transactions, with custodians and brokers on a daily basis. Investigate and resolve any discrepancies promptly. Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and automate operational processes.
Data Management: Maintain the integrity of our portfolio management systems and databases.
Desired Qualifications and Skills
A minimum of three (3) years trading or operations related investment management experience is required.
A bachelors degree in finance, business, or related discipline is highly preferred. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Must possess proficiency in Microsoft Office application and KCM's core operating platforms (Ridgeline, DTCC ID Suite, Broadridge ProxyEdge) or equivalents.
Must possess excellent attention to detail and focus on accuracy, as well as strong organizational, written, and verbal communications skills.
We Offer:
Competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package in a supportive, respectful, and flexible work environment. Opportunities for professional development, team building, and volunteer / charitable work; and much more!
KCM is committed to equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.