Job Description
The Reconciliation Team is a critical part of Antares by ensuring the accuracy of investment data internally across the firm as well as externally with counterparties, fund administrators and investor reporting.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, the Senior Analyst’s primary role is to perform daily, monthly, quarterly and periodic reconciliations across multiple accounts, portfolios and internal systems and identify root causes. This role is situated in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where you will be expected to apply your analytical skills and financial expertise to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all operations.
Responsibilities
Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reconciliations of cash, positions, and accrued income values across multiple portfolios, custodians and fund administrators
Communicate effectively with internal and external parties to ensure discrepancies are identified correctly, assigned appropriately and resolved in a timely manner
Provide Standard Operating Procedures training and best practices guidance to team members
Produce complete, accurate and on time monthly tie-out and sign-off deliverables for assigned reconciliations
Analyze data on assigned reconciliations for escalation issues, recurring break themes and root cause considerations
Collaborate with IT and Operations teams to enhance reconciliation tools and automate processes where possible
Identify areas for process improvements and efficiencies within transaction processing and reconciliation
Implement best practices to enhance operational workflows and accuracy
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, with a preferred concentration in finance, accounting, business, or economics
3-5 years of experience with a financial institution and data reconciliation processes
Strong understanding of Loan Operations with some exposure to Structured Products
Motivated self-starter with a responsive, collaborative, and professional demeanor and strong written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to be decisive, highly organized and prioritize tasks including the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and adjust priorities as needed in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work productively in a cross-functional team environment with both internal and external stakeholders while taking individual responsibility for quality and accuracy
Proven record of reliability and dedication to high-quality work product
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 with emphasis on Outlook, Word and Excel or comparable software application
Knowledge of LoanIQ or WSO a plus
Competencies
Strategic thinking and decision making:
Applies a developing understanding of Antares' business, major market drivers and general stakeholder needs to make day-to-day decisions within scope and in support of team goals
Uses an understanding of team and functional goals to formulate insights and monitor outputs while working towards key milestones and contributing ideas or updating team plans with support
Uses a structured and logical approach to break down moderately complex problems into key drivers, gathers input and relevant data and recommends 1-2 practical options within scope or seeks guidance when situations are not straightforward
Drives execution and results:
Takes timely, prioritized action to deliver on goals, follows established procedures and KPIs, and supports team execution by ensuring clarity of roles and effective handoffs.
Cultivates strategic relationships and influence:
Engages in productive working relationships and demonstrates awareness of stakeholder needs and perspectives when developing recommendations and tailors their approach to deliver work aligned to expectations based on feedback and constraints
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