Associate, Client Operations
Portsmouth, OH - USA
Job Summary
Position Summary
SCS Financial is seeking a highly motivated Associate Client Operations to join our growing the Operations & Analytics (O&A) department the Client Operations team is responsible for operations related to supporting our clients and advisors. The Client Operations team is responsible for client portfolio recordkeeping data management performance and reporting as well as oversight over related technologies and third-party service providers. Our clients financial lives and investment portfolios are sophisticated and this team is responsible for delivering solutions to meet their needs. An area of focus for this role will be on alternative investments from direct investments in privates and hedge funds to LP investors in SCS pooled multi-manager vehicles. The role will assist in a variety of functions necessary to support the business including security and client setup and data intake report creation and maintenance as well as operational support related to advisor / client inquiries. As a meaningful part of our clients portfolios it is critical client alternative investment data is maintained at the highest quality as it integrates to multiple systems and is used by various internal stakeholders and clients. This role will work cross-functionally across O&A and our Advisor teams to enhance our current workflows and systems to support a constantly growing client-base and complexity. A successful candidate will demonstrate intellectual curiosity an aptitude for leveraging technology-enabled business functions effective collaboration and communication and has an enthusiastic spirit towards doing what is needed to help the business grow and evolve.
This role is ideal for a candidate looking to utilize the skills they have learned in alternative fund operations or portfolio accounting and continue to grow in their career.
Primary Responsibilities
Exude SCSs core values and focus on healthy organization best practices
Be an advocate and subject matter expert for the teams primary technology and vendors; Salesforce Addepar Canoe and Alter Domus
Work in collaboration with key stakeholders to help build and optimize cross functional workflows to support alternative investment data management performance measurement cash flows and reporting to clients
Collaborate with Advisors on day-to-day inquiries along with the evaluation / onboarding of new alternative investments
Support the maintenance of SCS alternative data universe ensuring the timely and efficient processing of LP level data through a variety of workflows
Assist with additional functions within team including but not limited to client onboarding market reference data management custom attribute support cashflow review valuation performance and reporting
Participate in strategic initiatives designed to improve the overall client experience
Complete additional ad hoc assignments in a timely accurate and well-communicated manner
Adherent to compliance rules and standard operating procedures
Qualifications
1 - 3 years in performance data or fund operations and/or fund accounting within the financial services industry. Prior experience with alternative investments is preferred.
Experience with financial technology and workflows; working knowledge of Addepar and Canoe is a plus
Analytically inclined demonstrating intellectual curiosity high integrity and excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment work independently build strong cross-functional relationships
Strong organization and communication skills both written and oral
Pro-active and solution-oriented with an ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment
Bachelors degree and a demonstrated track record of academic success
The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $60000-$70000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience subject matter expertise geographic location where work will be performed and the applicants skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include a meaningful annual cash opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.
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SCS is a fiduciary wealth and investment management firm serving some of the worlds most ambitious wealth creators ultrahighnetworth individuals families and institutions. SCS exists to transform wealth into possibility helping its clients protect and amplify their capital align it with their purpose and build multigenerational legacies.
SCS delivers an integrated family office and investment platform that brings together sophisticated multiasset class portfolio management access to private investments holistic wealth and estate planning nextgeneration education and purposedriven advisory. SCSs team is supported by a modern scalable technology infrastructure that enhances SCSs ability to deliver a seamless proactive whiteglove client experience.
SCS is part of Focus Financial Partners a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management family office and business management services.
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Looking for a consultative approach to your financial life? SCS Financial is an investment & wealth management firm with offices in Boston, NY, CA, & RI.