Senior Investment Portfolio Associate

9 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Michael Page Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Step into a specialist role with clear progression
  • Gain exposure to complex portfolios, corporate actions

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

Contact: Chris Hanley
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