Performance Measurement Analysts (4)

Performance Measurement Analysts (4) These are contract to perm positions. The location is Malvern, PA. the contract will go 4 to 4 months and then you become a permanent employee.

Our client a global investment Bank focusing on middle and back office outsourcing has requirements for 4 Performance Measurement Analysts. The position are in their Malvern, PA facility.

MUST HAVE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT EXPERIENCE.
Responsibilities are a combination of Reconciliation, Performance and Fund Accounting with a combination of experience in equities and fixed income securities, as well as currency.  In addition, Candidate should have institutional investment operations experience rather than a retail investment background

State Street Investment Manager Services - responsibilities for the  Portfolio Accountant/ Performance Measurement Analyst include:
Evaluate monthly performance to ensure accuracy.
Monitor cash and security activities for mutual funds, or other types of accounts, reconciling custody activity to  bank activity, verifying cash-related transactions and balances, accurate input of trade information, monitoring all money movement in custody accounts, ensuring proper settlement of trades and income collection.
Responsible for coding accounts properly on the Auto Reconciliation system.
Respond to client requests, conduct special reports, projects, analyses, and research discrepancies using Portia, Excel, Auto Recon and TLM.

Under the direction of the Account Manager, processes transactions, monitors daily securities settlement activities, cash flow and determines cash availability.  Produces and verifies daily financial statements and prepares proofs of account balances. Researches and resolves exceptions.

Should have a solid background and experience in Performance measurement, such as Performance measurement calculation and analysis
" Preparation of investment monitoring analyses of individual private equity partnerships
" Review of analyst reconciliation of accounting data and input of financial statement data

"Calculates cash availability accurately to meet performance standards.  Meets deadlines for reporting cash.  Performs daily cash sweep, as required.
"Reconciles the beginning and ending cash balance to the DDA and trial/general ledger balance by end of business day. Clearly documents all exceptions and clears by deadline.
"Monitors all overdrafts and ensures that overdraft compensation is collected on a timely basis.  Communicates overdraft and potential issues to Account Manager.
"Processes trade settlement information within deadlines and complies with all FTOP requirements.  Reviews and verifies first time buys for accuracy and communicates fail trade information as directed. 
"Researches and verifies all interest variances and ensures that all pay downs are processed in a timely manner.  Process all income inquiries and research unpaid items by deadline.
"Review status of weekly/monthly pending and past due reports and submits for final review by the stated deadline.
"Verify all required reports for accuracy, thoroughness, and legibility prior to submission.
"May be required to communicate with external/internal clients daily. 
"Prepares and performs client specific reports & processing as required.
"Prepares and delivers monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for client(s).

Education & Experience
"Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree with business related coursework. B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
"0-1 year of related custody and /or fund accounting experience.
"Knowledge of financial/securities language is preferred.
"Good interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to work as a team player.
"Knowledge of MS Office applications, such as Word and Excel desired.
"Good written and verbal communication skills.

To apply email jfenerty@strategicstaff.com or call 215-283-6492.