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Job Title: Asset Management Operations- Analyst/Associate-Chicago-Shareholder Services-Alternative Investment Client Services and Administrator Oversight

Contract Duration: 6 months

Location: Onsite in Chicago, IL (71 S Wacker)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee investor transactions in private equity or hedge fund vehicles to ensure accurate trade-flow reporting to portfolio managers
• Evaluate trade waivers and correction requests from sales teams
• Oversee the facilitation of investor trade settlement
• Assist in oversight of vendor relationships (e.g. fund administrators, transfer agents)
• Oversee and coordinate resolution of product servicing issues and errors
• Implement process improvements/enhancements
• Improve internal controls over accounting and operational processes
• Improve collection, dissemination and maintenance of product data attributes
• Lead ad hoc projects within the Shareholder Services group
  
  

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and think clearly under pressure
• Strong organizational/multi-tasking skills
• Leadership - Exchanges information with appropriate people to complete work
• Problem Solving - Solves difficult problems with effective solutions; asks good questions and probes for answers; looks beyond the obvious and does not stop at the first answers
• Self-Development - Ability to recognize personal skills, abilities, limitations and strengths
• Strong Team Player - Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes. Fosters the feeling of belonging in the team
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize team responsibilities accordingly
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-3 years financial services experience
• Knowledgeable about the alternative investment industry