Primary Responsibilities
As a member of the operations team your responsibilities would include the following activities:
Support of the Orion system which is used for client performance reporting. This includes:
New account set-up: including coding, linking to custodians and ensuring proper reporting of all investments.
Daily update/reconciliation
Monitor reporting and integration of alternative assets
Monthly performance updates
Proactively monitor dashboards to ensure system integrity and data accuracy
Develop custom templates and summary reports as needed
Serve as a point of contact for all operations issues for advisor teams, custodians and third-party solution providers
Maintain a working understanding of the metrics, calculations, key user workflows, and operational processes involved in end-to-end maintenance of the reporting platform.
Document required processes for ongoing system support, participate in requirements gathering for ongoing system updates, and help facilitate user integration and acceptance testing.
Support the integration of new advisors onto the Orion system. This includes:
Establish the clients / accounts
Link to custodians
Conversion of history (transactions, balances and performance)
Reconciliation of history conversion
Population of custom attributes
In conjunction with users, create and test client packages
Ensure the existence of adequate internal controls and compliance with regulatory requirements
Assist with improvement projects, ad-hoc projects and complete assigned research projects
Maintain written procedures on all aspects of this position and work to continuously improve initiatives to identify potential solutions and efficiencies
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; in Business or financial services preferred.
Experience using Salesforce
5 - 7 years' experience in portfolio reporting and performance management software; Orion
Experience supporting client portfolio reporting, investment data management, or portfolio oversight within a wealth management or financial services environment
Proven history of being a “self-starter,” and a track record of working effectively in a remote/virtual environment, with a distributed team.
Ability to “manage up” and have direct, open, and progressive conversations with Management and Partners across the firm.
An appetite for analytical problem-solving and desire to maintain a solutions-oriented approach to addressing opportunities and challenges.
Team player who welcomes feedback with the goal of continuous improvement.
Detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communication skills, professional presentation, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to apply AI or advanced analytics tools to optimize reporting workflows and enhance decision-making.
Attitude that no task is too small and a willingness to do whatever tasks are necessary to make sure that the work is done on time.
Proficiency in technology/applications a must – experience with excel required
Compensation Range:
$90,000-$110,000
Why Cerity Partners:
Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package:
Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!
401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
Flexible PTO policy
Parental Leave
Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
Opportunity to give back time to local communities
Commuter benefits
Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to careers@ceritypartners.com. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
