The Investment Data Specialist position at Schechter is ideal for an analytical thinker with strong math and organizationalskills. This position will assist in maintaining data presented across our Investment Technology platform in order to provide clients as well as internal users a current and accurate financial picture.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
*Providesongoingmaintenance/dataentryofnecessaryfinancialdatausedacrossall
InvestmentTechnologysystems, includingBlackDiamond Wealth Platform
*Workswith internal teams to address issues accurately in a timelymanner
*Organize and communicate all changes made to client data to relevant internalteams
*Serve as a data steward andsupportenhancing data governance activities
*Increase the breadth and quality of data that is tracked,monitored,and analyzed for
both internal use and client reporting
*Coordinate data collection and updates withinternal and external parties asnecessary
*Serve a key power user of the firm's portfolio reporting and performance system
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY
*Associate degree or combination of 1-3 years of relevant work experience and schooling,
concentrations in accounting, finance, economics, or mathematics. 1+ year experience in
portfolio accounting or investment operations.
*Familiarity withportfolio accountingsoftwaresuch as Black Diamond, Orion,Tamarac,or
PortfolioCenter preferred
*Knowledgeofinvestment performancecalculations, including IRR, TWR,accrued interest,
yield, amortization, duration.
*Ability to reconcile and troubleshoot all relevantcalculations, such ascost basis, and
gain/loss, and understanding of transaction formats and fields.
*Knowledge of alternative investments, such as hedge funds, private equity and
similarinvestment vehicles is preferred.
*Must be detailed oriented,analytical,and self-motivatedwith a demonstrated ability
tomulti-task and prioritize competing deadlines.
*Ability to communicate issues clearly and succinctly to coworkers, custodians, and
vendors, asneeded.
*Proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially MS Exceland report writing
experience.