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Gresham Partners · 20 hours ago

Investment Operations Analyst

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$65K/yr - $75K/yr

2+ years exp

Gresham Partners LLC is a Chicago-based investment and wealth management firm serving ultra-high-net-worth families. They are seeking an intrinsically motivated team member for their Investment Operations Team to handle KYC/AML requests, maintain relationships with service providers, and support fund accounting and reporting activities.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesWealth Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Respond to KYC/AML requests from Gresham’s investment managers in a timely and accurate manner

Support and maintain effective working relationships with third-party service providers, including fund administrator, tax accountants, banking relationships, auditors, and legal counsel

Prepare, coordinate, review and submit investor subscription documents, withdrawal requests, and other transaction-related paperwork for investments in Gresham’s partnerships

Create and maintain wire templates, process wire transfers, and monitor cash flow for Gresham’s partnerships

Assist in identifying opportunities for process improvements, including recommending changes and supporting new software implementations and automation initiatives

Document, review, and update operational procedures with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and risk mitigation

Support private fund accounting and reporting activities, including quarterly valuation processes, capital calls and distributions, fund analytics, lender compliance reporting, and investor-related requests

Review and analyze quarterly fund Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, reconcile valuation data and coordinate with fund administrators and auditors as part of the year-end audited financial statement process

Provide ad-hoc analysis and reporting to internal team members and external third parties as needed

Qualification

Fund accountingInvestment operationsFinancial services experienceMicrosoft ExcelCustomer service orientationAttention to detailWritten communicationVerbal communicationTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics, or related field preferred

Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in financial services, fund accounting, banking, investment operations, or a related field

Strong intellectual curiosity with a demonstrated willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment

Demonstrated strength in Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel and Word), experience in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft SharePoint highly desired

Strong customer service orientation with a high level of attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and urgency; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external partners

High-energy, motivated self-starter who can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team and is comfortable working with a diverse group of stakeholders

Authorization to live and work in the United States; Gresham Partners is unable to sponsor visas for this position