Operations Associate

Job Details

Level

Entry

Job Location

Norfolk Office - Norfolk, VA

The Operations Analyst is responsible for operations functions required to effectively manage client accounts, including reconciliation and reporting. Portfolio Managers rely on the information in the portfolio management system to make investment and other management decisions. The Analyst is the point person for ensuring the portfolio management system contains accurate, up to date information.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Verifying Reconciliation and Resolve any Unit Verification Failures
• Processing Security Movement (Account Mergers and Distributions)
• Oversight of Cost Basis (including resolution of missing or incorrect basis)
• Processing Alternative Investments through their life cycle (including subscription agreements and posting contributions, distributions, and valuations)
• Researching and resolving portfolio account issues
• Special Projects as assigned.
• Verifying Corporate Actions
• Backup other areas as needed.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The Operations Analyst will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage workflow to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.
• Positive and productive attitude
• Knowledge of all Microsoft Office products including, Word, Excel and Outlook

Company Overview:

Cerity Partners is a leading, national registered wealth management and institutional consulting firm serving high-net-worth individuals and their families, businesses and their employees, and nonprofit organizations from its offices across the country. Our in-house experts of attorneys, tax advisors, financial planners and investment professionals are passionate about and committed to providing objective financial advice and oversight.

Our mission is to positively impact the financial well-being of our clients by delivering objective financial advice. Our culture allows us to deliver this mission. We believe in a simple formula that drives our actions and pushes us every day to do better than the day before: People First + Accountability = Winning Outcomes. We expect our team members to deliver on their responsibilities, understand how every component of our company works to generate success, and hold themselves and their colleagues accountable to the highest standards. As a result, we will enjoy talking to you if:

• You understand the need to provide a world-class client experience
• You value the collaboration of insightful, experienced colleagues to deliver our services
• You demonstrate a strong affinity in financial services, exceptional communication, organization, and prioritization skills