Portfolio Operations Analyst - Equity

Allspring Global Investments
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee
417 East Chicago Street (Show on map)
Mar 06, 2025
Description Elevate Your Career Work where your ideas have impact COMPANY Allspring Global Investments is a leading independent asset management firm that offers a broad range of investment products and solutions designed to help meet clients' goals. At Allspring, our vision is to inspire a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. With decades of trusted experience propelling us forward, we strive to build portfolios aimed at generating successful outcomes for our clients. We do this through the independence of thought that powers our investment strategies and by bringing a renewed approach to look around the corner to unlock what's possible. Allspring is a company committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning, and the desire to deliver outcomes that expand above and beyond financial gains. For more information, please visit About Us - Allspring Global Investments. At Allspring, unique views inspire us. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals. We strive to attract and retain a diverse talent pool that enables us to better serve our global client base. Intentionally fostering a diverse and inclusive culture allows us to empower innovation, productivity, and engagement. It's also essential for elevating the experience of our clients as well as the communities in which we operate. Thank you for considering Allspring as you explore the next step in your career journey. POSITION Allspring Global Investments is looking for a portfolio accountant to join our Portfolio Accounting team. The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in equity portfolio accounting or related operations experience with a history of increasing responsibilities. A track record of identifying and implementing improvements, including controls to mitigate risk, is considered a strong plus. In addition, candidate must have proven leadership skills and demonstrate a willingness to lead teams and projects. RESPONSIBILTIES Prepare and review daily, weekly and monthly separate account reconciliations between internal accounting system and both trading system and custodians Thoroughly research discrepancies and resolve in a timely manner Set up newly funded accounts with cash and assets on accounting and trading systems Work cooperatively with team members on shared responsibilities Lead and contribute to improvements and oversight Candidate must be able to clearly and effectively communicate with custodians, internal operational team members, investment team contacts and relationship managers to resolve issues and build sound working relationships REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 2 plus years of investment operations experience Strong attention to detail and accuracy Demonstrated time management, analytical and organizational skills Ability to articulate issues, risks, and proposed solutions to various levels of staff and management Proven ability to manage risk, mitigate risk and make sound decisions Ability to work effectively in a team environment Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Ability to drive continuous improvement and execution excellence Enjoys working in a changing environment but able to focus on the task at hand Experience in other mid- and back-office roles including trade support, performance, portfolio operations, and client administration Experience with Advent Portfolio Exchange (APX), Bloomberg, CRD, Wall Street Office (WSO) and SS&C Recon Advanced experience with MS Excel and general facility with technology tools such as MS Access and Power BI Base Pay Range: $70,000 - $85,000 Salary Range for California candidates only.Actual based may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary bonus programs, or other annual or non-annual incentive or sales plans.) #LI-KC1 #LI-Hybrid We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)