Portfolio Administrator- Data Integrity and Investment Operations
Scottsdale, AZ - USA
Job Summary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
ARQ Wealth Advisors is a fast-growing boutique independent wealth management firm based in Scottsdale Arizona overseeing $1.2B in client assets. We provide comprehensive investment management and financial planning with a focus on delivering a high-quality client experience.
The Portfolio Administrator Role
We are seeking an experienced detail-oriented Portfolio Administrator to join our investment operations team. This role sits at the intersection of data integrity reporting and trading support ensuring that all client and advisor data is accurate consistent and reliable.
This is not a basic ops role. We are looking for someone who understands how portfolio data flows through systems where it breaks and how to proactively fix issues before they become client-facing. At ARQ youll have the opportunity to build your career at a firm that values your growth both professionally and financially.
This is not a basic ops role. We are looking for someone who understands how portfolio data flows through systems where it breaks and how to proactively fix issues before they become client-facing. At ARQ youll have the opportunity to build your career at a firm that values your growth both professionally and financially.
Responsibilities:
Account Administration
- Set up and maintain client accounts across custodial platforms
Data Integrity & Reconciliation
- Audit and maintain portfolio data across systems (Tamarac CRM custodians)
- Identify and resolve discrepancies (pricing transactions cash performance)
- Build proactive checks and reporting controls
Security Setup & Classification
- Maintain security master data (asset class sector benchmarks)
- Ensure consistency across reporting trading and performance
- Partner with investment team on proper classification
Trading & Cash Support
- Support traders with cash raises flows and rebalancing
- Reconcile trades and monitor cash/settlement activity
Performance & Reporting
- Audit performance and investigate outliers
- Ensure accurate client reporting (including proper TWR vs IRR usage) including the creation of all client reports on a quarterly basis
- Maintain clean presentation-ready outputs
Systems & Process Improvement
- Improve workflows across Tamarac CRM and custodians
- Build scalable processes to reduce errors and manual work
- Serve as a resource for data-related issues across the firm
Position Requirements:
Experience:
- 37 years in investment operations or portfolio administration
- Strong understanding of portfolio accounting performance and data flows
Systems Expertise (Preferred):
- Envestnet/Tamarac experience (or other data management and reporting systems)
- PortfolioCenter experience
- Familiarity with Schwab Fidelity and CRM systems
Skills:
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills
- High attention to detail; strong problem-solving mindset
- Ability to build repeatable processes
Professional Attributes:
We are looking for a self-starter with an ownership mentality; your role is to take responsibility for data quality across the firm. You will need to be a highly collaborative person; we are a highly engaged team of 18 professionals and your daily responsibilities will include interacting with leadership advisors traders client services and operations. You should be a clear communicator; explaining issues and resolutions succinctly is a big piece of the work you will do.
We are looking for a self-starter with an ownership mentality; your role is to take responsibility for data quality across the firm. You will need to be a highly collaborative person; we are a highly engaged team of 18 professionals and your daily responsibilities will include interacting with leadership advisors traders client services and operations. You should be a clear communicator; explaining issues and resolutions succinctly is a big piece of the work you will do.
Education / Credentials (Preferred):
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Finance or related field
- Professional certifications or interest in pursuing designations is a plus
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- 401(k) with match profit sharing
- Health dental life and disability insurance
- PTO and occasional WFH flexibility
ARQ Wealth Advisors is a fully independent fee-only Registered Investment Advisor firm headquartered in Scottsdale Arizona and registered with the SEC.
Founded in July of 2008 during the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression we are advisors for a select few successful entrepreneurs disciplined savers and wealth accumulators who strive to live a work optional lifestyle. We accomplish this through our Team Based Model and comprehensive ARQ planning process. We recognize every client is different and believe investment solutions cannot be determined with a simple questionnaire or algorithm. The right question is unique. Its why we ask a lot of questions identifying outcomes most meaningful to you. Together we develop a plan to help you achieve those outcomes.
Each of us left large institutions because we wanted to focus on delivering exceptional experiences for our clients unencumbered by corporate conflicts. We are the antithesis of the big corporate financial companies who put shareholders and corporate profits ahead of the client.
Founded in July of 2008 during the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression we are advisors for a select few successful entrepreneurs disciplined savers and wealth accumulators who strive to live a work optional lifestyle. We accomplish this through our Team Based Model and comprehensive ARQ planning process. We recognize every client is different and believe investment solutions cannot be determined with a simple questionnaire or algorithm. The right question is unique. Its why we ask a lot of questions identifying outcomes most meaningful to you. Together we develop a plan to help you achieve those outcomes.
Each of us left large institutions because we wanted to focus on delivering exceptional experiences for our clients unencumbered by corporate conflicts. We are the antithesis of the big corporate financial companies who put shareholders and corporate profits ahead of the client.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
We are your trusted fee-only financial advisors in Scottsdale, AZ. Contact ARQ Wealth today to learn more about planning your retirement!