Manager Performance & Reconciliation

Western & Southern Financial Group•Cincinnati, OH

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Responsible for all performance and reconciliation functions, including the prioritization of projects and ad-hoc requests. Oversees the calculation and delivery of portfolio and composite performance on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis from Eagle Pace. Plays integral role in firm wide compliance with GIPS standards. Oversees daily and monthly reconciliation functions for Institutional and PCG business lines. Responsibilities What you will do: Management/Strategic Plays lead role in onboarding of new associates by overseeing training program and creating plans with content, milestones and goals. Identifies and reports on strategic metrics to Director, Performance and Reconciliation, on key risks, staffing analysis, etc. Partners with Director, Performance and Reconciliation, on direction for performance function. This includes developing overarching objectives and vision for the department. Participates in the hiring process for new associates in Performance and Reconciliation. Performance & Reconciliation Responsible for all aspects of the calculation and delivery of portfolio and composite performance on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis from Eagle PACE for the Institutional and Private Client Group lines of business. Oversees daily import and allocation of benchmark data. Develops framework to increase the efficiency and decrease the risk for error within the performance department by maximizing the effectiveness of technology used. Works closely with Marketing to produce and enhance generation of performance returns for marketing collateral, new client presentations, and requests for proposals, consultant questionnaires, etc. Creates and refines definition of all PACE processes used as analytical tools to verify accuracy of performance data. Oversees appropriate documentation for additions, deletions and transfers of portfolios within composites. Oversees daily and monthly reconciliation of transactions and holdings between FWIA, Bloomberg and custodian banks (approximately 1,200 accounts at 45 custodians). Develops, maintains and oversees Private Client Group new account and discontinued account processes, incorporating needs of client services, portfolio management and marketing. Works directly with Director, Performance and Reconciliation, and Vice President, Investment Operations, on special projects as needed. Provides ongoing support to other operational functions. Assists in all internal audit, GIPS, SEC and NASD examinations as needed. Works with other areas within the Enterprise (i.e., Investment Accounting, Cash Management) to ensure smooth transfer of information. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Finance or accounting preferred - Required
Proven understanding and experience of the financial services industry as well as proven associate development experience. - Required
Demonstrated experience improving processes within an organization to improve efficiency and reduce risk. - Required
Demonstrated leadership experience managing associates, including coaching and development. - Required
Demonstrated superior project management skills, especially pertaining to technical projects and vague or unknown initial requirements.
Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work across organizational boundaries and effectively build relationships inside and outside of the organization (e.g., Clients, CIO, CEO, Portfolio Managers).
Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying and quantifying problems and providing effective resolutions with the ability to conceptualize and use new methodologies.
Must be able to cite examples of good decision-making skills when dealing with multiple alternatives.
Demonstrated overall strong business knowledge in accounting, operations, customer service, systems and compliance.
Strong technical skills related to systems, technology and data.
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.
Extensive experience with Investment Management software.
FINRA Licenses Series 7, 24 and 63, 65 or 66 Upon Hire - Required

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (i.e., MBA or CPA) - Preferred
CIPM - Preferred
IACCP or NSCP Compliance Designation - Preferred

Responsibilities

Plays lead role in onboarding of new associates by overseeing training program and creating plans with content, milestones and goals.
Identifies and reports on strategic metrics to Director, Performance and Reconciliation, on key risks, staffing analysis, etc.
Partners with Director, Performance and Reconciliation, on direction for performance function. This includes developing overarching objectives and vision for the department.
Participates in the hiring process for new associates in Performance and Reconciliation.
Responsible for all aspects of the calculation and delivery of portfolio and composite performance on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis from Eagle PACE for the Institutional and Private Client Group lines of business.
Oversees daily import and allocation of benchmark data.
Develops framework to increase the efficiency and decrease the risk for error within the performance department by maximizing the effectiveness of technology used.
Works closely with Marketing to produce and enhance generation of performance returns for marketing collateral, new client presentations, and requests for proposals, consultant questionnaires, etc.
Creates and refines definition of all PACE processes used as analytical tools to verify accuracy of performance data.
Oversees appropriate documentation for additions, deletions and transfers of portfolios within composites.
Oversees daily and monthly reconciliation of transactions and holdings between FWIA, Bloomberg and custodian banks (approximately 1,200 accounts at 45 custodians).
Develops, maintains and oversees Private Client Group new account and discontinued account processes, incorporating needs of client services, portfolio management and marketing.
Works directly with Director, Performance and Reconciliation, and Vice President, Investment Operations, on special projects as needed.
Provides ongoing support to other operational functions.
Assists in all internal audit, GIPS, SEC and NASD examinations as needed.
Works with other areas within the Enterprise (i.e., Investment Accounting, Cash Management) to ensure smooth transfer of information.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.