Pathstone is a growing wealth management firm dedicated to helping ultra-high net worth clients navigate their financial landscape. The Investment Operations Associate will be a key member of the investment operations team, focusing on private fund investments and ensuring seamless transaction execution while maintaining strong client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Work independently and prioritize tasks based on urgency and deadlines
- Coordinate with necessary parties as needed (including relevant counterparties, custodians, portfolio managers, client teams, research, and Legal & Compliance) to ensure seamless processing of transactions
- Communicate directly with clients in a timely manner
- Independently complete fund subscription documents on behalf of clients
- Independently complete custodian new account opening forms for clients
- Timely and accurately execute investment operations (i.e. transaction processing, investment funding, cash transfers, facilitate securities trades, wire set-up, standing letters of authorization, etc.) in accordance with guidelines and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate the collection of AML/KYC documents for client investment in funds with external clients and internal teams, applying judgment in response to specific manager requests
- Using appropriate judgment, escalate issues and inaccuracies to the head of Investment Operations
Skills
- Possess a strong motivation to provide great client service
- Enjoy problem solving, a fast-paced environment, and working as part of a team
- Value and model the attributes that make our firm great: collaboration, excellence, good judgement, initiative, innovation, integrity, and leadership
- Have a bachelor's degree and one to three years of financial services experience, with exposure to the areas of investment operations, fund administration, data governance, and/or investment management
- Work well in a 'start-up' team environment where accountability and initiative are highly valued
- Are an intellectually curious, creative problem solver who is not afraid to ask questions
- Communicate effectively and are comfortable presenting in both verbal and written formats
- Demonstrate the ability to handle pressure and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-motivated environment, while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
- Prioritize operating ethically and professionally, demonstrate a strong sense of integrity, and consistently exercise good judgement
- Welcome feedback and are quick to act on it
- Operate with a positive, proactive, 'no-job-is-too-small' attitude
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Flexible spending options
- Flexible PTO
- Life insurance
- Education support
- A 401(k) plan
- Parental leave
- And more
Company Overview
Pathstone is a financial service company that provides oriented impact investment solutions inclusive of measurement and reporting tools. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Englewood, New Jersey, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://pathstone.com.