The Sr. Operations Analyst supports the Operations team in complex functions including account onboarding and setup, maintenance of portfolio accounting and reporting systems, standardized reporting, transaction processing, and manual account/performance reconciliation. This role partners with internal teams and custodians to resolve exceptions and maintain accurate client and investment data across daily, monthly, and quarterly workflows.
Responsibilities:
· Lead key operational processes and execute complex departmental tasks to keep daily, monthly, and quarterly workflows running efficiently.
· Train and develop Operations Analysts; document procedures to support consistency and cross-coverage; drive continuous improvement.
· Perform account onboarding, setup, and ongoing maintenance across portfolio accounting and reporting systems, including account/household setup and required data configuration.
· Maintain data integrity by monitoring feeds, ensuring timely updates, and researching/resolving exceptions.
· Create and monitor new asset setups and classifications to support accurate accounting and reporting.
· Process standard operational transactions using established procedures, including transaction entry and quality checks.
· Perform manual account and performance reconciliations; investigate breaks and work with custodians to resolve discrepancies.
· Monitor alternative investments; enter related transactions across reporting systems; maintain supporting documentation.
· Produce monthly and quarterly standardized reporting and related operational deliverables.
· Assist with data aggregation setup and maintenance to support reporting and operational workflows.
· Save and organize custodial statements and alternative investment documents; maintain accurate and complete records.
· Assist with daily production activities and execute ad hoc requests in support of the Operations team.
· Process account closing and client offboarding in accordance with established procedures.
· Follow departmental policies and procedures and recommend enhancements to improve efficiency and controls.
· Other duties and projects as assigned to support the team.
Skills and Experience
· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Data Analytics, or a related field (or equivalent relevant experience).
· 3–5 years of experience in financial services or wealth management operations.
· Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems independently; strong attention to detail.
· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple requests and priorities and meeting deadlines.
· Ability to communicate and work well amongst cross-functional teams and external partners (including custodians).
· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication.
· Working knowledge of portfolio accounting and reporting systems, reconciliations, and alternative investment processing; experience with Orion Advisor Technology preferred.