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Western & Southern Financial Group · 4 days ago

Manager Performance & Reconciliation

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

Western & Southern Financial Group is seeking a Manager Performance & Reconciliation to oversee all performance and reconciliation functions. This role involves managing the calculation and delivery of portfolio performance, ensuring compliance with GIPS standards, and leading a team in enhancing operational efficiency.

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Responsibilities

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

Financial services experienceInvestment Management softwareProject management skillsAnalytical skillsTechnical skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyLeadership experienceProcess improvementAssociate developmentBusiness knowledgeCompliance designationsCIPMFINRA LicensesCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree Finance or accounting preferred

Proven understanding and experience of the financial services industry as well as proven associate development experience

Demonstrated experience improving processes within an organization to improve efficiency and reduce risk

Demonstrated leadership experience managing associates, including coaching and development

Demonstrated superior project management skills, especially pertaining to technical projects and vague or unknown initial requirements

Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work across organizational boundaries and effectively build relationships inside and outside of the organization (e.g., Clients, CIO, CEO, Portfolio Managers)

Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying and quantifying problems and providing effective resolutions with the ability to conceptualize and use new methodologies. Must be able to cite examples of good decision-making skills when dealing with multiple alternatives

Demonstrated overall strong business knowledge in accounting, operations, customer service, systems and compliance

Strong technical skills related to systems, technology and data

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products

Extensive experience with Investment Management software

FINRA Licenses Series 7, 24 and 63, 65 or 66 Upon Hire