Data Services Lead

Job Description Summary:

Our Data Services Lead plays a key role in supporting the Operations team by maintaining accurate private investment data and ensuring the integrity of client reporting through Addepar. This position requires exceptional attention to detail strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across internal teams and external partners. The role will have a high degree of focus on private investments.

The standard schedule is 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position can be based out of the Chiago IL or Deerfield IL office.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities

• Execute daily operational processes related to establishing maintaining and reporting on client portfolios within Addepar.

• Maintain ownership of new limited partnership investment reporting and necessary system and process updates.

• Assist with retrieval and saving of client statements

• Support new client and new account onboarding in Addepar

• Load and reconcile manually maintained accounts as needed

• Assist with data integrity initiatives audits and ongoing enhancements within Addepar.

• Partner with Operations and other internal teams to ensure the accuracy and completeness of portfolio data.

• Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on increasing automation efficiency and data quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree preferred but not required.

• Minimum of 5 years of operations experience within an asset management wealth management family office or brokerage environment.

• Experience with Addepar or a similar portfolio accounting/reporting platform.

• Must demonstrate strong experience within the private investment/alternatives space

• Demonstrated experience performing account and portfolio reconciliations is a must.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience working with multiple custodians including Pershing Schwab and Fidelity.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• A strong desire to become an Addepar subject matter expert and continuously expand technical knowledge.

This position is a non-exempt position. The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be between $85000 - $100000 per year base salary compensation range. Actual base pay may 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. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance and 401(k). Please note that the job title is subject to change based on the selected candidates experience and education.

Focus Partners is an organization of wealth asset and business management resources that brings strength innovation and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services Focus Partners supports clients at every stage of life helping them manage their financial future. Focus Partners uses research-backed investment strategies to create custom-built portfolios and delivers personalized wealth planning solutions to clients in all 50 states. Focus Partners is part of Focus a leading financial services firm comprised of wealth management family office and business management services. To learn more about Focus visit or follow the company on LinkedIn.

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Focus is a leading financial services firm comprised of integrated wealth management family office and business management services. Blending deep expertise and expansive resources with a boutique client-first fiduciary philosophy Focus helps individuals families and institutions navigate complex financial situations with highly personalized solutions tailored to their unique needs. To learn more about Focus visit or follow the company onLinkedIn.

EEO Statement: Focus is an equal opportunity employer and bases its employment decisions on the employee or candidates skillset and without regard to an employee or candidates race color religion sex (including pregnancy) gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by local state and/or federal law.

Focus complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment please contact

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