Portfolio Operations Analyst

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC • Milwaukee, WI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Allspring Global Investments is seeking a portfolio accountant to join their Portfolio Accounting team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in portfolio accounting or related operations, with a history of increasing responsibilities. A strong plus is a track record of identifying and implementing improvements, including controls to mitigate risk. The candidate must also possess proven leadership skills and a willingness to lead teams and projects. The role operates under a hybrid working model, requiring 4 days per week in-office.

Requirements

• 2 plus years of investment operations experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated time management, analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to articulate issues, risks, and proposed solutions to various levels of staff and management
• Proven ability to manage risk, mitigate risk and make sound decisions
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Remain in stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or public)
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to drive continuous improvement and execution excellence
• Enjoys working in a changing environment but able to focus on the task at hand
• Experience in other mid- and back-office roles including trade support, performance, portfolio operations, and client administration
• Experience with Advent Portfolio Exchange (APX), Bloomberg, CRD, Wall Street Office (WSO) and SS&C Recon
• Advanced experience with MS Excel and general facility with technology tools such as MS Access and Power BI

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly separate account reconciliations between internal accounting system and both trading system and custodians
• Thoroughly research discrepancies and resolve in a timely manner
• Set up newly funded accounts with cash and assets on accounting and trading systems
• Work cooperatively with team members on shared responsibilities
• Lead and contribute to improvements and oversight
• Candidate must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with custodians, internal operational team members, investment team contacts and relationship managers to resolve issues and build sound working relationships

Benefits

• participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary bonus programs, or other annual or non-annual incentive or sales plans.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed