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Portfolio Accounting Analyst

Employer
Wellington Management Company, LLP
Location
Boston, MA, USA
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Mar 7, 2019

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Job Function
Other
Industry Sector
Finance - General
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors
WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 50 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

POSITION

The position is part of the Portfolio Accounting Group within Portfolio Administration.   Portfolio Accounting manages, and is responsible for the integrity of the books and records of Wellington including reconciliation with our client's custodians to ensure we can provide comprehensive, accurate and transparent information to the firm.   The integration of Portfolio Accounting with our investment capabilities provides investors transaction detail behind changes in positions, and a consolidated view of cash for more informed investment decisions.

The Analyst, Portfolio Accounting is a position responsible for providing accounting expertise to the firm. This individual would also be responsible for maintain and guiding the continuous development of our accounting capabilities to ensure that we can provide our investors with timely and accurate positions, market values and cash balances to be incorporated into their investment decisions.
  RESPONSIBILITIES Primary responsibilities:
  • Provide expertise on current accounting standards
  • Central point of contact for accounting related inquiries
  • Oversee all daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual controls to ensure consistent and accurate accounting data
  • Strategically review our accounting capabilities and make recommendations on areas where we need additional development
  • Provide leadership and education across the firm regarding our accounting capabilities and work to resolve accounting issues experienced by cross-functional users of the data
  • Perform impact analysis of regulatory and operational changes in portfolio accounting that impact the investment process and suggest ways to address changes, both tactically and strategically
  • Provide guidance and expertise to Business Analysts and IT regarding development requirements for accounting initiatives
  Qualifications The successful candidate is likely to have or possesses the below skills, experience, and qualifications:
  • A college degree and a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in the financial services industry with some experience working in portfolio or fund accounting
  • Work towards CPA, advanced degree, or CFA is a plus
  • Must be well organized, resourceful, motivated and have the ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities
  • Working knowledge of GAAP
  • Extensive fixed income accounting experience
  • Experience working with, and accounting for, derivatives and synthetic exposures.
  • Proven track record of initiating and managing change utilizing strong business judgment, risk analysis skills and risk mitigation techniques
  • Broad knowledge of capital markets
  • Solid understanding of investment management operations and support practices
  • Well-developed interpersonal and presentation skills, both verbal and written
  • Strong business judgment, including the ability to synthesize multiple complex issues and effectively balance competing objectives
  • Dedicated, highly motivated and passionate professional with a strong service and investment orientation
  • Ability to think with vision
  • Ability to partner effectively with others
  • High degree of integrity and professionalism


JOB TITLE
Portfolio Accounting Analyst

JOB FAMILY
Portfolio Services

LOCATION
100 Federal Street

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management considers all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at Wellington@icareerhelp.com .

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