CAREERS THAT CHANGE THE WORLD
OUR CULTURE
Cambridge Associates believes culture is central to your success and ours.
We believe in a vibrant, values-driven culture that is supportive, inclusive, and diverse. Here, we celebrate the individual while we support global connectivity. At CA, collaboration wins, kindness matters, and your success is our priority.
We foster an inclusive and diverse environment that enables all individuals to engage and bring their full selves to work.
OUR CLIENTS
Cambridge Associates believes our clients come first.
Our clients are the most compelling endowments, foundations, pensions, private clients and institutional investors around the globe. We lock arms with them to meet and exceed their investment objectives, so they can change the world.
OUR PEOPLE
Cambridge Associatesbelieves we do our best when you do your best.
At CA, we are only as successful as you are. We actively recruit and invest in the most dynamic and diverse talent and then empower you to succeed. By leveraging your unique skills, developing your individual career goals, and building a collaborative global community of connected, diverse individuals, we build a community that is stronger together.
But enough about us. Tell us about YOU
- Are you a bold individual seeking an opportunity to contribute to a value-based, collaborative environment in some of the most exciting cities around the globe?
- Are you eager to work for an organization committed to diversity, inclusion, sustainability, and Corporate Social Responsibility?
- Do you strive to work in an environment that encourages innovation and teamwork?
- Are you a thought leader who cares about making a difference in the world while contributing to an amazing culture?
- Do you value a challenging professional opportunity where you can leverage your skills, gain a valuable foundation in finance and investment, and build a long-term career development plan?
- Are you seeking a competitive salary a robust and comprehensive benefits program, and a variety of attractive benefits and perks?
- Do you excel at: serving internal and external clients, multitasking, portfolio operations and creating innovative solutions?
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Treasury Associate will be responsible for supporting the processing and execution of cash and security transactions for client portfolios in which Cambridge Associates (C|A) is the Investment Manager. In this role the Associate will primarily be responsible for the preparation of wire transactions, mutual fund trades, and ETF trades for further review by senior members of the team. The Associate will develop an understanding of our internal trade operation systems as well as custodian transaction platforms. The role requires high attention to detail while preparing transactions and time management skills to effectively process high volumes of transactions across multiple client portfolios and custodian banks. These are highly complex portfolios that deal in hedge, private equity, mutual funds and ETFs. This role requires frequent collaboration with other internal operations and investment teams and external service providers (e.g., fund accounting agent, outsourced middle and back-office service providers, and custodians).
Responsibilities
·Prepare and instruct cash wires for the purpose of private investment capital calls, alternative asset subscriptions, manager and service provider invoices, client withdrawals, FX transactions.
·Prepare and instruct ETF and Mutual Fund trading through custodians and brokers.
·Track wire transactions and trade executions to confirm completion within internal and external deadlines.
·Collaborate closely with Portfolio Operations Team to identify, inform, and resolve cash reconciliation breaks. Identify and escalate any transaction issues.
·Engage and maintain operational relationships with many different custodian banks and service providers to our clients. Close communication with multiple custodian banks throughout the day to ensure proper and timely transaction execution and resolution of any issues.
·Contribute to and support projects within Treasury and in collaboration with other departments.
·Adhere to policies and procedures of Treasury and Investment Operations.
Want to learn more?
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT
The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.
·Identify opportunities to reduce risk and increase scalability of existing processes through controls, procedures, and technology enhancements.
Qualifications
·Undergraduate degree; preferably in finance or business administration
·1 - 3 years’ work experience in Treasury Operations, Custody Operations, or Fund Administration
·Knowledge of alternative asset operations - fund of funds, hedge and/or private equity portfolios.
·A team-oriented individual with strong interpersonal, organizational, communication skills and attention to detail
·Ability to work in a rapidly growing fast-paced environment and manage multiple competing priorities within deadlines.
- Excellent MS Excel, Word, Outlook skills are required.
