Investment Operations Analyst
Wilshire Advisors LLC
Full-time
On-site
Santa Monica California United States
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Company Description
As part of the Wilshire family, you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping investors improve their financial outcomes. For more than 50 years, Wilshire has been dedicated to providing customized portfolio solutions grounded in research and powered by next generation technologies.
Wilshire advises on over $1 trillion in assets for some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and is headquartered in the United States with offices worldwide.
Job Description
Wilshire is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to join their Alternatives Operations team. This position is highly collaborative and will have significant interaction within and across the firm. We look to identify passionate candidates with an excellent academic background, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. This position will report to the Vice President.
What you'll do:
Maintain fund cash balances and monitor daily cash activity ensuring differences/issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner
Perform daily cash analysis (i.e. prepare cash position and forecast reports)
Assist in preparation of financial statement
Review the underlying investment holdings including cost, fair market value, capital calls, distributions, unrealized gains/losses for completeness and accuracy
Perform monthly bank reconciliations
Follow through capital calls and distributions from underlying investments in a timely manner
Responsible for posting activity to the general ledger, coordinating payment of expenses and maintaining supporting documentation
Ensure that appropriate accounting treatment for all transactions is applied
Respond to and resolve investor and investment queries in relation to administrative issues
Assist Investor Relations in the maintenance of accurate contact information for all investors and investments
Assist with other fund administration, such as data entry, scanning, and filing documents
Assist in the quarterly client reporting process and mailings
Assist with year-end audit
Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as needed
Qualifications
BA/BS in accounting or related major
Excellent fund accounting background with 0-2 years of relevant experience in investment operations/ private equity preferred
Excellent writing skills and strong verbal communication desired
Excellent quantitative/analytical ability and Excel skills desired
Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Candidate must be collaborative, a reliable team player, self-motivated, and possess strong integrity and professionalism
Candidate must be open-minded with a high willingness to learn
CPA license (active or inactive) or CPA candidate preferred
Public accounting background including Big-4 exposure preferred
Additional Information
This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica, Pittsburgh, or New York office
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more.
The pay range for this position is $26.00-$32.50/hour. However, base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings, which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.
Visit www.wilshire.com for additional company information.
Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5. As such, you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions.
We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race/ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926), or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment. In addition, Wilshire adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business. We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects, but because it is the right thing to do for our employees and clients to thrive.
If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 310-584-6011.
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As part of the Wilshire family, you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping investors improve their financial outcomes. For more than 50 years, Wilshire has been dedicated to providing customized portfolio solutions grounded in research and powered by next generation technologies.
Wilshire advises on over $1 trillion in assets for some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and is headquartered in the United States with offices worldwide.
Job Description
Wilshire is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to join their Alternatives Operations team. This position is highly collaborative and will have significant interaction within and across the firm. We look to identify passionate candidates with an excellent academic background, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn. This position will report to the Vice President.
What you'll do:
Maintain fund cash balances and monitor daily cash activity ensuring differences/issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner
Perform daily cash analysis (i.e. prepare cash position and forecast reports)
Assist in preparation of financial statement
Review the underlying investment holdings including cost, fair market value, capital calls, distributions, unrealized gains/losses for completeness and accuracy
Perform monthly bank reconciliations
Follow through capital calls and distributions from underlying investments in a timely manner
Responsible for posting activity to the general ledger, coordinating payment of expenses and maintaining supporting documentation
Ensure that appropriate accounting treatment for all transactions is applied
Respond to and resolve investor and investment queries in relation to administrative issues
Assist Investor Relations in the maintenance of accurate contact information for all investors and investments
Assist with other fund administration, such as data entry, scanning, and filing documents
Assist in the quarterly client reporting process and mailings
Assist with year-end audit
Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as needed
Qualifications
BA/BS in accounting or related major
Excellent fund accounting background with 0-2 years of relevant experience in investment operations/ private equity preferred
Excellent writing skills and strong verbal communication desired
Excellent quantitative/analytical ability and Excel skills desired
Exceptional attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
Candidate must be collaborative, a reliable team player, self-motivated, and possess strong integrity and professionalism
Candidate must be open-minded with a high willingness to learn
CPA license (active or inactive) or CPA candidate preferred
Public accounting background including Big-4 exposure preferred
Additional Information
This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica, Pittsburgh, or New York office
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more.
The pay range for this position is $26.00-$32.50/hour. However, base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors, including location, qualifications, skills, and experience. The total compensation package includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus and a full range of health and financial benefit offerings, which will be provided in conjunction with an offer of employment.
Visit www.wilshire.com for additional company information.
Wilshire is an SEC registered investment adviser and required to track certain political contributions under Rule 206(4)-5. As such, you may be required to disclose your prior political contributions.
We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we afford equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race/ethnicity, creed, color, religion, sex (including gender and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, disability, medical condition (as defined by California Government Code section 12926), or sexual orientation. Our employees, as well as applicants and others with whom we do business, will not be subjected to sexual, racial, religious, ethnic, or any other form of unlawful harassment. In addition, Wilshire adheres to the equal employment opportunity requirements of all states and localities in which it does business. We are completely committed to these principles not only because of the various laws which address these subjects, but because it is the right thing to do for our employees and clients to thrive.
If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 310-584-6011.
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