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SUMMARY:

The Senior Associate, Performance Reporting & Platform Support, plays a pivotal role in the execution and oversight of investment operations processes, acting as a bridge between the front office (portfolio management, trading) and back office (custody, accounting, reporting). This role supports trade lifecycle management, portfolio data integrity, system reconciliation, and operational risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will have an intellectual curiosity and desire to understand how investments transact and move through systems. This candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset.

This is a full-time, Exempt role based out of our Addison, TXoffice and requires 5 days of in-office work. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Cash and Position Reconciliation

• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations between portfolio accounting systems and custodial records.
• Own reconciliation oversight within Tamarac, identifying and resolving position, cash, and transaction issues.
• Support post-trade and daily composite review processes, with potential support from offshore resources.

Corporate Actions & Specialized Processing

• Manage corporate action and reorganization processing, including event tracking, execution, and advisor hand-off strategy.
• Lead coordination with Chicago Clearing, including assessment and oversight of potential full-service outsourcing.

Client Reporting & Data Oversight

• Oversee Tamarac quarterly report generation as needed, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and advisor alignment.
• Maintain ownership of complex reporting logic, including model-based rebalancing processes and exceptions.
• Assist in the generation, documentation and review of composite returns, adhering to strict performance reporting standards.
• Support implantation of additional Tamarc fields (e.g., custom fields, objective history) to enhance strategy alignment and reporting logic. 
• Review and plan for appropriate treatment of accrued interest across accounts in future development phases.

Client Experience & System Design

• Collaborate with the Client Experience team on the layout, design, and logic of the client portal to ensure consistency with investment structure and user expectations.
• Maintain and validate security mapping and classification to ensure integrity across internal systems.

Risk Management & Compliance Support

• Perform best execution reviews and maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails.
• Partner with compliance to ensure proper portfolio and trade documentation is captured for composite performance reporting. 
• Support audit processes, document operational procedures, and monitor adherence to investment policy guidelines.

Client Account Maintenance & Onboarding

• Facilitate new client and account onboarding from an operational perspective, ensuring all investment instructions are properly established.
• Maintain and update investment models, asset allocations, and account restrictions in systems.

System & Process Optimization

• Work with internal stakeholders to automate manual processes, improve operational efficiency, and scale workflows.
• Participate in system integration projects (e.g., Tamarac enhancements, future investment system evaluations).

Trade Support & Lifecycle Management

• Support daily trade capture, confirmation, and settlement processes across various asset classes
• Liaise with custodians, trading platforms (e.g., Tamarac), and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely trade execution.
• Reconcile trade discrepancies and proactively resolve breaks.
• Coordinate with prime brokers to support specialized trading setups and ongoing maintenance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in investment operations or a similar middle office role.
• Strong understanding of investment products and trade lifecycle.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and investment systems (e.g., Tamarac, Black Diamond, Orion, Advent, or similar).
• Familiarity with custodians such as Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing, etc.

Preferred:

• Experience in an RIA, asset management, or multi-custodial environment.
• Exposure to reconciliation tools, performance reporting, and data warehousing.
• Knowledge of investment compliance and model portfolio management.

Key Attributes

• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on data integrity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented and comfortable working in a cross-functional setting.