Senior Investment Portfolio Associate

3 weeks ago


Council of the City of Sydney, Australia Michael Page Australia Full time

About Our Client

Our client is a leading wealth management and investment services provider, recognised for delivering innovative portfolio solutions and high-quality client outcomes. With a strong focus on precision, service excellence, and growth, they offer a collaborative environment where specialists can develop their expertise and advance their careers.

Job Description

- Manage portfolio reconstructions (valuation-only, current year, or inception-to-date).
- Collect and analyse historical data (asset & cash transactions, outside investments, CGT reports, present-day valuations).
- Input, reconcile, and validate asset and cash transactions, addressing gaps from corporate actions or external items.
- Identify and resolve cost-base variances for trusts and stapled securities.
- Review unallocated amounts and portfolio variance spikes before finalising rebuilds.
- Liaise with advisers, internal teams, and offshore resources to meet client expectations.
- Maintain transition trackers and document procedures for ongoing portfolio operations.

The Successful Applicant

- Strong understanding of portfolio administration, corporate actions, asset classes, and market mechanics
- Ability to collect, reconcile, and analyse historical and current portfolio data with precision
- Identifies discrepancies, unallocated amounts, and unusual portfolio variances accurately
- Skilled in Excel functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, IF statements, and Text-to-Columns
- Knowledge of CGT, rollover relief, AMIT adjustments, and tax-deferred returns
- Proactively resolves issues in portfolio reconstructions and addresses gaps in data or reporting
- Effective communication with advisers, internal teams, fund managers, registries, and offshore staff
- Collaborative team player with potential to lead, train, and mentor offshore teams
- Takes responsibility for outstanding rebuild items and ensures tasks are completed accurately
- Comfortable handling complex portfolios and willing to learn new processes or systems

What/'s on Offer

- Opportunity to work in a specialist investment operations role with exposure to complex portfolios
- Clear career progression, including potential to lead and manage offshore teams
- Hands-on experience with portfolio reconstruction, valuation, and tax reporting
- Skill development in Excel, data analysis, and investment operations processes
- Collaborative work environment with onshore and offshore teams, advisers, and fund managers
- Exposure to diverse asset classes and corporate actions, enhancing technical and market knowledge
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on accurate reporting and client outcomes
- Supportive environment with ongoing training and professional development opportunities

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