Associate, Investment Operations

Pathstone is a growing wealth management firm serving ultra-high net worth families and foundations. The Investment Operations Associate position involves supporting the centralized investment operations team with private fund investments and client relationships, requiring strong attention to detail and operational acumen.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and prioritize tasks based on urgency and deadlines
• Coordinate with necessary parties as needed (including relevant counterparties, custodians, portfolio managers, client teams, research, and Legal & Compliance) to ensure seamless processing of transactions
• Communicate directly with clients in a timely manner
• Independently complete fund subscription documents on behalf of clients
• Independently complete custodian new account opening forms for clients
• Timely and accurately execute investment operations (i.e. transaction processing, investment funding, cash transfers, facilitate securities trades, reputed company set-up, standing letters of authorization, etc.) in accordance with guidelines and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate the collection of AML/KYC documents for client investment in funds with external clients and internal teams, applying judgment in response to specific manager requests
• Using appropriate judgment, escalate issues and inaccuracies to the head of Investment Operations

Skills

• Possess a strong motivation to provide great client service
• Enjoy problem solving, a fast-paced environment, and working as part of a team
• Value and model the attributes that reputed company our firm great: collaboration, excellence, good judgement, initiative, innovation, reputed company, and leadership
• Have a bachelor's degree and one to three years of financial services experience, with exposure to the areas of investment operations, fund administration, data governance, and/or investment management
• Work well in a 'start-up' team environment where accountability and initiative are highly valued
• Are an intellectually curious, creative problem solver who is not afraid to ask questions
• Communicate effectively and are comfortable presenting in both verbal and written formats
• Demonstrate the ability to handle pressure and reputed company in a fast-paced, deadline-motivated environment, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
• Prioritize operating ethically and professionally, demonstrate a strong sense of reputed company, and consistently exercise good judgement
• Welcome feedback and are quick to reputed company it
• Operate with a positive, proactive, 'no-job-is-too-small' attitude

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending options
• Flexible PTO
• Life insurance
• Education support
• A 401(k) plan
• Parental leave
• And more

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