Client Services Administrator, Chicago

Title: Client Services Administrator (56-16)
Location: Chicago, IL
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Summary: Wealth/investment management firm seeks a Client Services Administrator who will be responsible for administration of individual client portfolios: client service/trading activity/month-end closing/cash monitoring/preparing performance reports/reconciling statements. This position reports to the Principal, Senior Portfolio Manager.

Responsibilities:
Open new client accounts; administer assets by auditing daily trade activity; identify errors/reconcile discrepancies
Provide assistance to Portfolio Managers: monitor account restrictions/guidelines; prepare trading allocation programs; prepare/distribute quarterly commentaries
Produce various client-related internal/external reports and client service meeting packets
Fulfill requests by clients on a daily basis
Provide daily assistance to Portfolio Managers with telephone coverage/written communications/reports
Ensure training/familiarity with accounts of fellow teammates to provide back-up/expansion capabilities for team
Maintain and foster team-oriented attitude; work in conjunction with fellow team members in self-managed team environment
Take calls directly from clients/accountants/lawyers and resolve all non-investment matters independently, informing PM for informational purposes only
Audit account activity; identify/resolve discrepancies; calculate and process statistical data/reports
Periodically provide coverage for front desk/reception

Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Finance, Accounting, or related preferred
Minimum 3-5 years of prior experience in Portfolio Administration at an investment firm or in a trust/pension plan setting
Prior experience with and strong working knowledge of different account types (trusts/retirement accounts) performance/attributes/guidelines/account restrictions, particularly servicing individual accounts
Must have good working knowledge of financial markets/investment vehicles/strategies
Proficiency with trading systems (like Longview/Moxy) and experience with accounting systems (similar to Portia) strongly preferred; familiarity with Vermilion preferred but not required
Experience with MS Outlook/PowerPoint/Word/Excel
Successful candidate will be a proactive self-starter with ability to juggle multiple tasks independently, organize/prioritize workflow, communicate effectively/constructively within team/department/firm and possess strong attention to detail
Must possess strong analytical and number crunching skills and ability to “think outside the box” and develop creative solutions to issues as they arise.

Thank you,
Jordan Striggow
BCI - Financial Services Recruiting
10 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 1250
Chicago, IL 60606
312-460-8111 x112
jordan@brokerageconsultants.com
www.brokerageconsultants.com

BI Business Analyst, Chicago

Hi David,

 

Hope you are doing well.

I am Lakshminarayanan Govindan [Call me “Lak-Sh-Me”], a recruiter with Pegasus Knowledge Solutions, Inc. (PKSI), Schaumburg, IL a leading IT Consulting, Staffing and full-lifecycle project delivery services for medium to large size businesses.

We do have excellent job opportunity with our direct client as "BI Business Analyst" role at Chicago, IL.

I do came accross your profile in our database and thought of circle back to find if you will be interest for this opportunity.

Please do review the detailed job description below and reply with the following, if you are interested;

1. Updated word copy resume

2. Best phone number to reach for further discussion.

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title: BI Business Analyst.
Job Location: Chicago, IL

Duration:  6 Months Contract.

We are sourcing for a BA with experience in reporting applications (Preference is OBIEE). The person is expected to collaborate with Business to define requirements, be able to negotiate scope and changes with business and technology teams.

Roles and Responsibilities:

·         Responsibilities would include Prioritization of technical efforts to meet business priorities.

·         Documenting requirements, decisions, assumptions and changes. Developing estimates with input from technical teams. Managing business expectation throughout the project. Driving UAT process.

·         Understanding of data warehousing concepts, business intelligence / analytics concepts and technical development life cycle.

Required Skills:

·         Formal BA Experience

·         Reporting Application OBIEE

·         Data Warehousing Concepts and

·         BI / Analytics Concepts.

 

Thanks and Regards,

Lakshminarayanan Govindan [CALL ME "Lak-Sh-Me"]

Asst. Manager - Talent Acquisition Team
Pegasus Knowledge Solutions Inc.

Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence.

lakshmig@pksi.com

Tel : 847-995-1100 Extn: 4066 Direct: 708-719-4066

Fax: 847-995-1111

http://pksi.com/

1111 N Plaza Dr, Suite # 790

Schaumburg, IL - 60173

Developer, Schaumburg

Software Developer



(Salaries will range from 60K – 130K depending on experience!)




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Send your resume to raul@parallelpartners.com.



Summary:



Must be willing to take a coding test (C#, C++ or Java) as the first step of the interview process. 3-6 month coding boot camp after starting. Strong aptitude with complex coding problems. C# is preferred.



Fantastic opportunity to join global company expanding its business to the U.S.! Multiple openings!



Will consider both experienced and entry-level Software Developers.



Looking for talented and creative-minded Software Developers who love to solve complex problems.



Qualifications:



-Top Tier Software Developer.

-C#, C++ and/or Java programming experience. C# is preferred.

-Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize and self-manage.

-Strong problem-solving skills and excellent Programming aptitude.

-Degree with a good GPA.

-Willingness to take multiple assessments as part of interview process.

-C#; Microsoft .NET Framework; ASP.NET MVC; SQL Server – Schema Design, Triggers, Optimization; HTML5; jQuery; Microsoft Code Contracts



Please check out all of our jobs at http://www.recruiter.technology and http://www.parallelpartners.com.



Thank you,

Raul Garcia

raul@parallelpartners.com

raul@nextstepsystems.com

www.linkedin.com/in/raulgarcia1

www.parallelpartners.com

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Compliance Analyst, Chicago

TITLE: Compliance Analyst (Legal & Compliance) (867-2)

LOCATION: Chicago

DATES: Start ASAP

COMPENSATION: Depends on experience

SUMMARY:

Global financial services firm seeks a Compliance Analyst to provide day-to-day compliance function support to the Chief Compliance Officer and Senior Compliance Officer in the Legal/Compliance Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with testing/reviewing/updating/maintaining compliance policies/procedures

Maintain internal controls in order to detect violations of compliance policies/procedures, including Code of Conduct/Information Barriers/Personal Trading/Client Trading

Prepare/file periodic regulatory reports

Conduct electronic communication surveillance

Review compliance surveillance reports and investigate exceptions

Answer employee questions concerning the firm's compliance policies/procedures

Assist with on-boarding of new hires, including assisting with required disclosures

Coordinate/schedule compliance trainings/meetings

Assist in responding to regulatory inquiries/examinations

Assist in the development/updates of surveillance routines/reports

REQUIREMENTS:

Relevant undergraduate degree (business/finance/accounting)

2+ years of experience in financial services required; experience in investment advisor compliance (investment advisor compliance department, the SEC or a compliance consulting firm) considered a plus

Good general understanding of the financial markets

Strong communication skills (verbal/written)

Strong detail-oriented organizational/problem solving skills

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment

Self-starter able to work with minimal supervision, respond to managerial direction, complete tasks on time, and take responsibility for actions

Project management; manage several competing assignments and perform them in an accurate/timely manner

Balances team/individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity/openness to new ideas and welcomes feedback

Demonstrates initiative; ability to identify compliance risks and steps to prevent and/or mitigate risks

Proven ability to handle business-sensitive/confidential information in a discrete manner

Demonstrated high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/etc.)

Computer skills, experience with compliance software systems preferred

                                                               

Any networking assistance that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Kelly Axelson

BCI - Financial Services Recruiting

10 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 1250

Chicago, IL 60606

312-460-8111 x107

kelly@bcius.com

www.bcius.com

Senior Margin Associate, Chicago

I am with BCI and was curious if you or someone from your network might be interested in this opportunity:

Title: Senior Margin Associate (71-25)
Location: Chicago
Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Summary/Responsibilities:
Manage all margin and non-purpose lending on a daily basis, including identifying and communicating house and regulatory margin calls to advisors
Complete asset transfers as directed by client or advisor to maintain required margin collateral levels
Review all margin account paperwork to assure accurate completion
Assist advisors with understanding the impact of Reg. T and client options under varying lending situations
Review client accounts with naked options activity and other high risk accounts, and regularly communicate changes in risk profile to Operations management
Prepare monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports for the Credit Committee on lending activity and any margin accounts that require special attention Prepare loan requests for the Credit Committee for large or unusual loans
Review Secured Demand Note collateral accounts for maintenance of minimum collateral levels
Communicate with appropriate individual if additional collateral is required
Monitor accounts and process payments under various cashless exercise option programs

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree required
5+ years’ experience in margin account area of brokerage firm
10+ years’ experience in brokerage industry
Extensive working knowledge of Regulation T, NYSE margin rules, company margin rules
Excellent knowledge of margin computation methods including margin accounts, options and short sale margin calculations

If you are interested in this opening, please email us a copy of your resume as an MS Word attachment.

Thank you,

Zach Stierhoff
BCI - Financial Services Recruiting
10 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 1250
Chicago, IL 60606
312-460-8111 x102
zach@brokerageconsultants.com
www.brokerageconsultants.com

Client Operations Specialist, Chicago

Title:  Client Operations Specialist (44-19)
Location:  Chicago
Compensation:  Commensurate with experience

Summary/Responsibilities:
Review ACD download for entries that need to be uploaded into Advent
Security creation/classification
Processing of reorgs and tender offers
Pricing
Trade settlement
Maintain assigned set of accounts
Reconcile monthly via ACD to custodian statements
Make reconciling entries into Axys
Produce & mail monthly client appraisals
Review accounts for cash needs/monthly payouts
Maintain client information
Open new accounts on Advent
Work with outside custodians to coordinate client requests and open new accounts
Work with operations team to gather and produce information for client portfolio reviews
Back-up to Trader
High-level projects and problem resolution

Requirements:
2+ years portfolio administration experience required
Ideal candidate will have experience working with trade settlement or processing corporate actions / reorgs
Must know Advent Axys functionality
Knowledge of Junxure (CRM) and Schwab back office a plus
Strong leadership and problem solving skills

If you are interested in this opening, please email us a copy of your resume as an MS Word attachment.

Thank you,

Jordan Striggow
BCI - Financial Services Recruiting
10 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 1250
Chicago, IL 60606
312-460-8111 x112
jordan@brokerageconsultants.com
www.brokerageconsultants.com

Trade Operations Analyst, Chicago

Title: Trade Operations Analyst (872-21)

Location: Chicago

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Summary/ Responsibilities:

Global investment management firm seeks a Trade Operations Analyst who will be responsible for all post execution trade life-cycle activities and ensuring that the investment book of record (IBOR) is accurate at all times.

Manage investment operations tasks within Aladdin and in conjunction with global colleagues:

Pricing & Valuations; static data maintenance (securities/counterparts/portfolios/clients/etc.) – in liaison with global team; manage corporate actions life-cycle

Cash Management – reconcile settled cash to custodians and publish for trading

Positions reconciliations – reconcile traded positions to Citi

Oversee/support collateral management activity as required

Reporting client/regulatory reporting as required

Ensure adherence with regulations and global policies

Provide first line support for all investment operations related queries received internally/externally (clients) for trade related queries

Liaise with Citi for the resolution of investment operations exceptions; ensure appropriate corrective action is taken for investment operations exceptions

Evolve/align operational processes with global colleagues to common processes/procedures can be maintained

Oversee investment operational activity conducted by Citi

Utilize/maintain knowledge of industry standards/best practices for investment operations

In conjunction with investment operations manager initiate change as required

Liaise with other businesses for the facilitation of trading in Cross Border funds

Produce internal performance reporting

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant area of study required

5+ years of trade operations/investment compliance experience required; prior experience in an asset management/buy-side setting strongly preferred

Prior fixed income product (high yield, investment grade, securitized, etc.) experience absolutely required

Derivatives (Interest Rate Swaps, Currency Swaps, Credit Default Swaps, Spots, Forwards, Collateral Management) experience a plus

Demonstrable understanding of end-to-end investment operations life-cycle required

Order Management System experience required; experience with Aladdin, POINT (or similar) strongly preferred

Experience negotiating problem resolutions and working in global matrix management organization preferred

Prior experience with Bloomberg preferred

Any networking assistance that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Zach Stierhoff

BCI - Financial Services Recruiting

10 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 1250

Chicago, IL 60606

312-460-8222 x 102

zach@bcius.com

www.bcius.com

Futures/Options Specialist, Chicago

Job #: 15-12945
Job Title: Futures/Options Specialist
Location: Chicago, IL
Industry: Financial
Rates ARE NOT disclosed via email. W2 only ( no 1099 or c2c)

Job description:

Global Financial Firm has a Contract Opportunity in Chicago, IL

The Operations Support Analyst will support the Listed Derivatives (Futures and Options) Collateral Management Team. Specifically, the Analyst will support the Margins and Client Service Team by monitoring banking activity and performing cash and security regulatory code transfers between the segregated and secured 30.7 origins in the equity system. In addition, the Analyst may also assist in the daily margin operations and client queries for the US FCM. The processes that are performed may include the daily issuance of and response to margin calls, recording of margin activity in central margin platforms (inclusive of cash, non-cash/securities) and other transactions, origin regulatory code transfers , the research and resolution of breaks and discrepancies, fails/dispute management and settlement monitoring and reporting, response to client inquiries and general client service, monitoring and reporting of aged margin calls. In addition, ensuring all reconciliations is performed to satisfy internal control and external regulatory requirements.

Sincerely yours,
Kristen Palestra
 Technical Recruiter
Axelon Services Corp.
44 Wall Street 18th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Direct Phone: 212-306-0155
For more job opportunities: www.axelon.com

Financial Advisor, Chicago

Title:  Financial Advisor (862-2)

Location:  Chicago

Compensation:  Generous six-figure plus incentives

Summary:

Our client is an independent registered investment advisory firm which invests and manages portfolios for high net worth individuals, families, and institutional clients.  The firm was founded in 2003 and currently employs over 45 professionals and manages over $3 billion in assets through separately managed accounts, hedge funds, and other vehicles.

Responsibilities:

Assisting Senior Financial Advisors with daily responsibilities including opening new accounts, monitoring and rebalancing client portfolios, raising funds for cash needs, preparation of asset allocation charts, and running portfolio reviews

Facilitating the preparation of regular client meeting exhibits for advisors

Working with our investment team to submit trade requests

Responding to clients and outside advisor inquiries

Attend client meetings with advisors as appropriate

Assisting in the preparation of retirement projections, income tax projections, estate tax balance sheet and flow charts, education analyses, Social Security analyses, and funding of donor advised accounts

Developing and maintaining long-term relationships with clients

Prospecting for clients through referrals, personal observation, and networking

Expanding personal knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development and joint work with fellow colleagues and other professionals (i.e. accountants and attorneys)

Requirements:

2+ years of relevant work experience in an accounting or investment advisory firm

BA, BS, and/or graduate degree required

CFP/CPA/PFS preferred

Desire to increase financial planning knowledge and to obtain the CFP certification

Candidate will be required to pass the Series 7 and 66

Individual income tax background or knowledge preferred

Strong interpersonal skills and customer service focus

Excellent presentation and organization skills

Strong work ethic, self-motivated and goal-oriented

Any networking assistance that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Jordan Striggow

BCI - Financial Services Recruiting

10 S. Wacker Drive, Suite 1250

Chicago, IL 60606

312-460-8222 x 112

jordan@bcius.com

www.bcius.com

Jr. Project Coordinator, Chicago

Jr. Project Coordinator position in Chicago. We are looking for someone with about 1-3 years of experience to work with one of the largest future and stock exchange companies in the United States. The rate is 15-20.00/hr.

  

I thought that given your background, you might have a good person to recommend. Even if your friends/colleagues aren't looking, I'd still love to connect and see if they know someone who might be good. Appreciate any help you can offer! We pay a $1000 referral bonus for anyone you recommend who gets the job.

Erin Huffman

Technical Recruiter

Office: 630-228-8829

Cell: 847-309-2942

LinkedIn

www.TransTechIT.com

Technical Project Manager, Chicago

Role: Technical Project Manager
Location: Chicago, IL ( Need Local)
Duration: 10 Months
Job type: Contract- W2

Job Description: 
Project Manager under direction, is responsible for the overall planning, management and completion of multiple IT Infrastructure and/or Application Development projects of small to medium size and wide variety of complexity and length. Works with customers to develop project scope of work documents and project plans. Uses project management skills to manage project roles, identify resource requirements, meet training needs, define project deliverables, provide customer satisfaction and reporting structures and insure quality of projects. Identifies the technical approach to be used on a given project and manages the system development process. Documents opportunities to integrate systems and resources to fulfill project requirements. Ensures effective communications and relationships between customers and project team members are maintained. Maintains working relationships with functional areas within and outside of IT.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 
-Maintains effective communication and working relationships with customers and project team members.
-Identifies the technical approach to be used on a given IT project and manages the system Development process including the development of a strategic plan, systems analysis, technical design, coding, testing and acceptance of an IT system and/or application.
-Develops IT system review schedules, audits and acceptance tests for each phase of a project.
-Identifies IT system design alternatives, researches existing IT systems in the marketplace and recommends viable IT solutions.
-Develops Requests for Proposals (RFP), evaluates responses, and leads IT system selection teams.
-Identifies and documents opportunities to integrate IT systems and resources to fulfill project requirements.
-Prepares and presents oral and/or written technical reports and project presentations.
-Organizes and conducts project team meetings.
-Utilizes current, company-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
-Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, plus 4+ years of work experience in a similar field.
-Ability to identify key issues, gather and analyze data to support hypotheses and develop actionable recommendations
-Possess strong interviewing, listening, observational, facilitation, interpersonal, and process modeling skills.
-Excellent organizational and project management skills
-Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem solving skills
-Effective time management skills including the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
-High-level of interpersonal skills and ability to partner with other team members, project stakeholders and leadership.
-Proficient in MS Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.

Education & Experience 
-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
-A minimum of four years related experience as an IT Infrastructure and/or Application Development project manager
-Experience managing multiple small to medium size IT Infrastructure and/or Application Development projects involving multiple vendors/service providers
-Applicable certifications preferred.

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Sincerely yours,
Vasu A
Ph- (630) 448-6681 Ext.112
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Temporary Accounting Analyst, Chicago

Title: Temporary Accounting Analyst (872-20)
Location: Chicago
Dates: Start ASAP
Duration: Through first week of August
Compensation: Depends on experience

Summary/Responsibilities:
Provide financial analysis of firm's financial performance as measured against plan and market benchmarks
Prepare annual budget and investment income plan
Prepare analyses relating to Assets Under Management
Utilize expertise to provide counselling on accounting issues
Lead the process to develop the annual plan of consolidated net investment income
Determine best approach to project investment income for each asset type
Solicit input from senior management on assumptions/projections
Analyze actual and/or projected IFRS consolidated investment income results against plan on monthly and quarterly basis
Quantify variance to plan using actual results into measurable categories including interest yields, net production, general turnover, rate/volume analysis, and expenses
Perform in-depth analysis, research/resolve variances and inconsistencies and review output for reasonability to determine if further analysis is necessary
Provide summary of results to senior management on financial performance and cost center managers on expenses.  Research/resolve variances and inconsistencies by conducting an investigation of accounts, applying normal accounting techniques and standard practices
Prepare quarterly key performance indicator analysis consisting of contribution margins for various investment types, expenses to assets, investment income to assets, and other measures
Prepare additional monthly and quarterly management analysis reports and supporting schedules as necessary. Ensure all data and information is complete, accurate and prepared in a timely manner. Actively participate in the analysis of emerging results
Assist in the completion of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules within established procedures and guidelines
Assist with special projects
Assist in determining appropriate accounting treatment for new investment vehicles and technical, procedural and application expertise on special requests
Research IFRS and Statutory accounting and coordinating with outside auditors on appropriate treatment or assisting with regulatory inquiries, alternative investments, derivative strategies or “what if” financial analysis

Requirements:
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in asset management industry or public accounting (with investment management exposure) required
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or an equivalent combination of education and experience
CPA Preferred / MBA Preferred
Proficiency in Excel and Access required
Experience using Accounting Software (i.e. Microsoft Dynamics AX (DAX), Great Plains, Quickbooks, SAP, etc.)
Previous experience using TM1 strongly preferred
Experience in various investment instruments required
Experience in IFRS and Statutory accounting required
Knowledge of internal control processes and procedures required

If you or someone you know are interested in the role, please promptly respond to this email and attach a copy of your resume.

Regards,

Tony Pietrzak
BCI - Financial Services Recruiting
10 S. Wacker Dr., Suite 1250
Chicago, IL 60606
312-460-8111 x 104
tony@brokerageconsultants.com
www.brokerageconsultants.com