Description
Boyd Watterson offers a highly competitive total compensation package. Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) plus match
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
A winner of the prestigious Northcoast 99 award, Boyd is recognized as one of the top 99 employers in Northeast Ohio. This means we put our employees first. Boyd Watterson is a dynamic company built around integrity and collaboration. We value the insights and perspectives of a broad, diverse group of individuals and believe that our collective success is dependent on an inclusive environment.
The Opportunity
The Operations Analyst is responsible for providing coverage of multiple Portfolio Administrator positions/functions during absences and vacations. This position will be asked to perform various functions within the Operations Department including but not limited to Portfolio Reconcilement, Trade Settlement, New Account Administration and Data Maintenance functions. Experience in the banking industry and/or working extensively with reconciliation process is a plus. The Operations team is focused primarily on servicing our Fixed Income line of business.
Company Overview
Boyd Watterson Asset Management, LLC is an independent investment advisor specializing in fixed income, real estate, and equities. We deliver investment solutions tailored to meet the needs of Taft-Hartley funds, foundations and endowments, religious organizations, public entities, corporations, insurance companies, and advisory channel clients.
Our fixed income investment strategies range from short-term to liability-driven investing and high-quality to high yield. Our real estate strategies are derived from our specialized capabilities in acquiring and managing real estate leased to the US General Services Administration (GSA), which houses key federal agencies nationwide, as well as state and local government agencies. Our equity capabilities are focused on domestic and dollar-denominated international large-capitalization, income-oriented strategies. We offer separately managed accounts, mutual funds, sub-advisory services, and bespoke solutions.
Requirements
Reconciliation
- Daily review of internal accounting records with externals sources via Reconcilement system
- Analyze and resolve daily accounting differences for accounts assigned.
- Process non-global fixed income reorganization
- Monitor for and process global call transactions
- Monitor accounts for cash flows and inform appropriate investment personnel as required.
- Maintain books of record by scanning / uploading custodian statements to Digital Filing system for accounts assigned.
New Accounts and Account Maintenance
- Create New account Contract package as directed and forward to appropriate party upon request.
- Set up client information in BWAM proprietary systems.
- Monitor Platform proprietary system/websites for new account paperwork and account terminations.
- Update and maintain client contact information on Boyd Watterson Systems
Trading Settlement
- Review unmatched trade reports to ensure timely settlement
- Communicate trade / settlement exceptions to Boyd Watterson Traders, brokers and/or custodians
- Investigate, follow up, resolve and document all trade queries and failing settlements from brokers, custodians.
- Monitor incoming trades for special handling instructions and process as required by brokers and custodians
- Track receipt of electronic settlement confirms for record control purposes
- Check appropriate queues and processes to ensure that all trades have been sent successfully
- Maintain accurate database of broker and custodian settlement instructions
- Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
Education, Skills, Personal Characteristics and Work Experience Requirements:
• Good problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to resolve problems independently
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure of tight deadlines
• Strong customer service skills due to the constant interaction between departments
• Experience in Brokerage, Banking or Securities Industry is a plus
