Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Operations
  • Serve as key member of firm’s GIPS committee, providing direction for decision making.
  • Design various control techniques and methodologies for the implementation of automated solutions.
  • Create and maintain process documents for critical operational workflows.
  • Cross-train team members in operational tasks and responsibilities.
  • Act as system owner for Advent, Morningstar Direct, and CRM, including build out of systems for use at VELA; identify opportunities to automate, troubleshoot challenges, maximize efficiencies, and research and rectify issues.
  • Oversee data entry and population in various industry databases.

• Client Service
  • Execute operational activities related to client accounts including new account creation, security creation, and mutual fund reconciliation.
  • Oversee new client account setup and onboarding, ensuring accuracy of data inputs.
  • Create invoices and statements for client accounts, ensuring data integrity is analyzed and maintained properly.
  • Continuously monitor client accounts to ensure complete compliance with internal procedures and policies.
  • Prepare materials for client meetings and coordinate client account reviews, verifying for accuracy; assist in drafting and reviewing client correspondence and commentary.
  • Produce, analyze, and verify strategy and competitor due diligence reports.
  • Understand underlying strategy investments with respect to client accounts and their respective holdings.

Essential Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of GIPS standards, policies, and procedures.
• Extensive experience working with Advent, Morningstar Direct and FactSet.
• Demonstrated success in establishing and improving processes and workflows.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities even in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong communication skills combined with superior organization and effective decision-making skills.
• Ability to take initiative, manage tasks, and handle projects independently from inception to completion.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in accounting, finance, business, engineering, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in middle or back-office setting.
• Strong knowledge of financial services industry.

Application Requirements:

At VELA, we recognize that our team members are our finest assets. They are dependable, collaborative, and innovative. We prioritize cultivating and supporting our team members, and we endeavor to create and nurture a culture of continuous learning and intelligent investing. Interested? Please send a current resume to engage@vela-im.com.

VELA is an equal opportunity employer.