Summary:

The Private Wealth (PW) Operations Reconciliation Team is responsible for the research and resolution of discrepancies identified during the reconciliation of our internal accounting records and external custodians.  This role supports a rapidly growing business working closely with internal and external parties to resolve all issues in a timely manner.  This individual should be able to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.  The ideal candidate for this role is expected to have prior experience with portfolio accounting reconciliation and direct people management experience.

Responsibilities:

Oversee daily reconciliation of Neuberger Berman’s internal accounting system to the records of our clients’ custodians.Oversight of 3rd party vendor platforms used for reconciliation processesOnboarding of new accounts and custodian relationships with our data aggregation partner.Data mapping and validation for new custodian sourcesWork with reconciliation vendor on changes/enhancements to the platform, including capturing requirements and QA testingWork with our onboarding team to facilitate the implementation of complex mandates.Ensuring connectivity with our data aggregatorReviewing internal account setups to ensure correct processing for foreign accountsWork across recon teams to facilitate cost basis reconciliation as neededWork with custodian contacts to set up online access and data feeds as neededSetup of manual processes to support mandates that can’t be onboarded in our standard reconciliation modelManage reconciliation team mailboxes and respond to inquiries in a timely manner.Ability to clearly articulate complex issues to our client facing teamsWork with internal technology partners on enhancements to our system, and opportunities for automationPrepare and present reconciliation metricsVarious ad hoc process optimization/improvement projects as needed

Qualifications:

B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience7-10+ years’ experience in operations and/or middle office roles at an investment bank, asset manager or broker deal required (portion of prior experience must include reconciliation role)2+ years experience working as a direct supervisor/manager General product knowledge (Equities, FX, Fixed Income, Options, Bank Debt, Mutual Funds, etc.)Multicurrency Processing experience a plusWorking knowledge of SunGard Addvantage, Broadridge Proactive or similar reconciliation platforms, highly valued.Excellent time management and organizational skills required with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.Must be detail-oriented with exceptional analytical and research skillsFull understanding and working knowledge of the operational aspects of fixed income products, equities, and their related standard settlement mechanisms.Must be proficient in Excel using pivot tables, vlookups, etc.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to operate and take initiative with little or no direction.

Compensation Details

The salary range for this role is $110,000-$140,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in the job posting location. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, business sector, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, market benchmarking data, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs. This job is also eligible for a discretionary bonus, which, along with base salary and retirement contributions, is part of our total comprehensive package. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), life insurance and other benefits to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, production, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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