Operations Associate

at  Algert Global

Algert Global manages global equity funds and accounts for large institutional investors using highly systematic fundamental strategies. The firm was founded in 2002 and has a strong track record and reputation. The core culture is one of collaboration and teamwork. This is an entry level position and a unique opportunity to work closely with an experienced team of professionals to grow your experience and skillset.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent attention to detail and highly effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• A strong interest in investment management and public equity markets
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business or a technical field such as Math/Engineering with coursework in Economics or Accounting
• Strong MS Excel skills, experience with databases is a plus
• Authorization to work in the US
  Range stated is for base salary only. Individual salaries are determined through a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge and skills. Base salary does not include other forms of total compensation such as bonus compensation and other benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, flexible time off and a 401(k) plan.
  Algert Global is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, national origin, religion, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation and identity, disability, veteran status or any other factors prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
  This is a unique opportunity to work in small firm with a team of senior investment professionals and gain experience in a variety of tasks. You will interact daily with your operations and accounting colleagues, and regularly with the portfolio management and trading teams. You will have an opportunity to make our investment operations more robust, accurate and efficient. As you progress in the role, your responsibilities will too. We are thoughtful, respectful and collaborative and manage a complex high-volume trading process with several thousand positions, both long and short, in global developed and emerging markets. This is an ideal opportunity to learn the foundations of equities trading workflow and operations

• Within 2 months -
• Daily post trade processing, reporting and affirmations
• Resolve trade settlement issues in a timely manner
• Daily account reconciliation/maintenance to custodial relationships (cash, positions and transactions)
• Within 4 months -
• Monthly account reconciliation/reporting
• Corporate action maintenance and election notification (mergers, stock splits, etc.)
• Ongoing -
• Ad hoc treasury and and operational projects
• Coordinate with the portfolio management, trading and accounting teams to improve workflow efficiency and accuracy