Sr. Operations Analyst - Hybrid Remote

at  Clearstead Advisors LLC

Description:
We are seeking a Senior Operations Analyst- Hybrid Remote at our downtown, Cleveland, Ohio wealth management firm. The Senior Operations Analyst is responsible for supporting the Operations team in various complex functions such as account onboarding and setup, standardized reporting, transaction entry, performance and account reconciliation and reporting system maintenance.
This position offers work from home flexibility of up to 2 days per week after initial training period.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Business, Data Analytics, or Finance
• 5-7 years of experience in financial services or wealth management operations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment managing multiple requests and priorities
• Ability to communicate and work well amongst cross-functional teams
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems independently

THE QUALIFIED CANDIDATE CAN EXPECT:

• A flat, bureaucracy-free organizational structure that fosters creative thinking and involvement at all levels of the organization
• The opportunity to join a growing employee-owned firm that offers professional growth in an industry that is both dynamic and intellectually challenging
• An opportunity to work with high-profile private clients and institutions across the country
• A competitive base salary with an incentive bonus program
• 401(k) Savings plan with company contributions
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Long-term disability insurances
• Generous paid time off program
  We are Clearstead…an independent institutional and wealth advisory firm in Cleveland, Ohio.
  Our institutional clients include retirement funds, endowments and foundations, higher educational institutions, and healthcare organizations. Our private clients are families, individuals, and related entities.
  There’s a popular line at Clearstead, “There are no sharp elbows.” There is a palpable sense of kindness and respect for one another; of doing what is right for clients and the firm. Our culture is collaborative and collegial and encourages sharing of information and ideas. This helps us attract and retain strong and motivated individuals

• Handles and executes complex departmental tasks
• Assists with training and development of Operations Analysts
• Takes the lead on key Operational processes to ensure Operations cadence is functioning efficiently
• Performs account setup and maintenance across portfolio accounting systems
• Executes standard Operational transactions/processes utilizing standard procedures.
• Manual account/performance reconciliation and transaction entry
• Monitors client alternative investments and enters transactions across reporting systems
• Assist with daily production activities and execute ad hoc requests
• Interacts with custodians as necessary to resolve discrepancies.
• Utilizes and follows departmental policies and procedures and recommends enhancements
• Creates and monitors new asset setups/classifications
• Executes monthly and quarterly standardized reporting
• Assists with data aggregation setup
• Saves and organizes custodial statements and alternative investment documents
• Processes account closing and client offboarding
• Documentation of procedures as needed
• Other duties and projects as assigned
  Requirements: