Associate - Outsourced CIO

Cerity Partners•Denver, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cerity Partners OCIO is seeking an Associate to join our Fund Accounting/Operations Team. The position is located in the Firm's Denver, CO office. The Fund Accounting/Operations team works with the investment team, client services team, and the portfolio managers to manage all accounting and operational matters for Cerity Partners OCIO. The team members interact with internal teams, clients, outside investment professionals and service providers. This role will mainly focus on information processing and coordinating with various internal parties for clients' investment portfolios. As the business evolves and the individual gains experience, the required tasks may evolve or be broadened.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting or a related field with a strong academic track record.
1-3 years of professional work experience; financial services preferred.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Reliable, detail-oriented and well organized.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
High proficiency with Microsoft Excel is required and knowledge in PowerPoint and Word is preferred.
Demonstrate strong and effective communication, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work in a team based/collaborative environment.
Must accept and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Adherence to all compliance policies & procedures.
Demonstrate the Cerity Partners culture.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience at an audit firm or fund administrator is ideal but not required.

Responsibilities

Monitoring client correspondence. This includes, but not limited to, daily review of emails, retrieving and saving documents (such as capital call and distribution notices, KYC/AML Requests, tax documents, audited financial statement, performance, capital account statements, monthly/quarterly letters, etc.), creating reminders to ensure timely action is taken.
Assist with the settlement of investment trades and margin management.
Data/Information management, including the management of external managers' website log on credentials.
Assist with operating expense management process.
Review monthly closing of clients' accounts and reporting.
Perform ad hoc projects and tasks related to internal and external requests.