Sr. Middle Office Analyst

Larch Capital Partners Llc•Miami, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Larch Capital Partners is a SEC registered investment advisory firm focused on providing multi-family office services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals mostly from Latin America. We are a collaborative organization with a collegial, creative and very dynamic work environment. We value high performance, teamwork, accountability, initiative, transparency, flexibility, independence and very high ethical standards. Reporting directly to the COO, the Sr. Middle Office Analyst is responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and control execution of core investment operations processes including trade confirmations, cash/position/transaction reconciliations, reporting reconciliations, billing support, and operational finance routines (cash flow tracking, budget monitoring support, and vendor/invoice coordination). This is a hands-on execution and analysis role (non-managerial) with high visibility across Portfolio Management, Client Service, Finance, and Compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, process-driven, and experienced in working with custodians and portfolio reporting systems. This role embraces the following duties and responsibilities:

Requirements

5+ years’ experience in investment operations / middle office / RIA operations, asset management operations, or similar financial services environment.
Strong working knowledge of: o Trade lifecycle (allocation, confirmation, settlement) o Custodian reconciliations (cash/positions/transactions) o Operational controls and exception management
Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH, reconciliation logic); ability to work with large datasets.
Proven ability to manage multiple recurring deadlines (daily/weekly/monthly cycles) with high accuracy.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills; able to investigate variances and document resolution clearly.
Excellent communication skills and comfort interacting with custodians, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Preparing documents and presentations.
Availability to work in-office from 9 AM to 6 PM.
College degree.
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in a similar role.
Fluency in English and Portuguese; Spanish is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to set priorities.
Proficiency in data management and data systems.
Ability to map processes and create procedures.
Highly analytical mindset and process improvement orientation.
Problem-solving mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Practifi (Salesforce) and Addepar is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform trade verification and trade confirmation processes across custodians/brokers and internal systems.
Monitor trade settlement status and resolve exceptions (failed trades, allocation discrepancies, incorrect booking, etc.).
Support trade-related lifecycle events including corporate actions, dividend and interest validation, and transaction clean-up.
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external partners (custodians, brokers, OMS/PMS vendors) to resolve operational issues.
Conduct daily and periodic cash, position, and transaction reconciliations between custodians, portfolio accounting/reporting systems, and internal records.
Perform report reconciliations (performance, holdings, transactions, AUM) and investigate variance drivers.
Maintain reconciliation logs, exception trackers, and evidence packages to support internal controls, audits, and compliance reviews.
Ensure operational tasks follow documented SOPs; recommend improvements where gaps exist.
Operating and maintaining core business systems such as Addepar (a data aggregation and reporting system) and Practifi – Sales force
Support the end-to-end management fee billing cycle: o Validate AUM and fee bases o Ensure accuracy of fee schedules o Assist with invoice generation and review o Reconcile billed amounts and investigate variances
Partner with client service and finance teams to resolve client billing questions or corrections promptly.
Support cash flow tracking (inflows/outflows, expected receipts, recurring expenses) and provide weekly/monthly summaries.
Assist with budget monitoring through variance analysis and spend tracking (does not require budget ownership).
Coordinate and validate vendor invoices and operational expenses; support AP/AR processing with external bookkeepers/accountants as applicable.
Prepare data packages and schedules for month-end routines, external accounting, and leadership reporting.
Document, maintain, and improve middle office workflows, checklists, and SOPs.
Identify recurring reconciliation breaks and propose root-cause fixes (automation, data hygiene, workflow redesign).
Participate in system enhancements, custodian transitions, reporting tool upgrades, and operational projects.
Serve as a key liaison between portfolio management, client service, finance/accounting, and compliance teams to ensure operational integrity.
Support internal compliance routines through accurate recordkeeping, evidence gathering, and timely reporting related to operational controls (as applicable).