Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. ยท 4 days ago
Manager Performance & Reconciliation
Fort Washington Investment Advisors, Inc. is an investment management firm seeking a Manager for Performance & Reconciliation. This role is responsible for overseeing performance calculations, reconciliation functions, and managing project priorities while ensuring compliance with GIPS standards.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Responsible for all performance and reconciliation functions, including the prioritization of projects and ad-hoc requests
Oversees the calculation and delivery of portfolio and composite performance on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis from Eagle Pace
Plays integral role in firm wide compliance with GIPS standards
Oversees daily and monthly reconciliation functions for Institutional and PCG business lines
Management/Strategic Plays lead role in onboarding of new associates by overseeing training program and creating plans with content, milestones and goals
Identifies and reports on strategic metrics to Director, Performance and Reconciliation, on key risks, staffing analysis, etc
Partners with Director, Performance and Reconciliation, on direction for performance function
This includes developing overarching objectives and vision for the department
Participates in the hiring process for new associates in Performance and Reconciliation
Performance & Reconciliation Responsible for all aspects of the calculation and delivery of portfolio and composite performance on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis from Eagle PACE for the Institutional and Private Client Group lines of business
Oversees daily import and allocation of benchmark data
Develops framework to increase the efficiency and decrease the risk for error within the performance department by maximizing the effectiveness of technology used
Works closely with Marketing to produce and enhance generation of performance returns for marketing collateral, new client presentations, and requests for proposals, consultant questionnaires, etc
Creates and refines definition of all PACE processes used as analytical tools to verify accuracy of performance data
Oversees appropriate documentation for additions, deletions and transfers of portfolios within composites
Oversees daily and monthly reconciliation of transactions and holdings between FWIA, Bloomberg and custodian banks (approximately 1,200 accounts at 45 custodians)
Develops, maintains and oversees Private Client Group new account and discontinued account processes, incorporating needs of client services, portfolio management and marketing
Works directly with Director, Performance and Reconciliation, and Vice President, Investment Operations, on special projects as needed
Provides ongoing support to other operational functions
Assists in all internal audit, GIPS, SEC and NASD examinations as needed
Works with other areas within the Enterprise (i.e., Investment Accounting, Cash Management) to ensure smooth transfer of information
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Finance or accounting preferred - Required
Proven understanding and experience of the financial services industry as well as proven associate development experience. - Required
Demonstrated experience improving processes within an organization to improve efficiency and reduce risk. - Required
Demonstrated leadership experience managing associates, including coaching and development. - Required
FINRA Licenses Series 7, 24 and 63, 65 or 66 Upon Hire - Required
Preferred
Advanced degree (i.e., MBA or CPA) - Preferred
CIPM - Preferred
IACCP or NSCP Compliance Designation - Preferred