Job Description

SUMMARY
The Middle Office Analyst II role is responsible for the support of post-execution life cycle of trade, security, and cash activity on the accounting system. The Analyst II will act as the day-to-day contact with the client and interacting with the individuals internally as applicable to daily duties assigned. The Analyst II will perform various duties as part of the middle office, adhering to processes and deadlines. Duties are operational with a focus on providing top-level client service.
Duties may include processing accounting; performance reporting; and/or generating statements, invoices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES
• Operations
◦ Processes client trading activity daily, weekly, or monthly as applicable to specific task or client requirement to the accounting system
◦ Monitors the trade and/or security lifecycle and liaisons with the client, the client’s custodians and trading counterparties to resolve any discrepancies identified as part of accounting or settlement activity or reconciliation of activity
◦ Processes trading, security, and cash activity accurately and timely to the accounting system
◦ Provides reporting timely and accurately
◦ Understands and processes activity within the established department guidelines
◦ Appropriately escalates to client or assistant manager
◦ Reviews and validates high-risk processes performed by a co-worker
◦ Assists training co-workers
Additional duties
• Identifies and contributes to process improvements and development enhancements
• Assists in the onboarding of new client relationships and portfolios
• Participates in user acceptance testing, departmental documentation, and strategic initiatives of the departments as needed
May perform other duties as requested and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally and effectively through written and oral communication with internal and external parties
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively transition between competing priorities, deadlines and client requests with an emphasis on attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge of Trade Management products, or Accounting platform, or Performance Reporting and familiarity with financial markets and instruments is a plus
QUALIFICATIONS
• 1-2 years of experience in related field is a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Ultimus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of the applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship or any other status entitled to protection under federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. No questions on our employment application are intended to secure information that is to be used for impermissible purposes.