Lead Reconciliation Implementation Associate

The Lead Reconciliation Implementation Analyst is responsible for establishing reconciliation processes and thresholds for clients, collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, design automated workflows, and ensuring data accuracy through analysis and validation with third‑party data. The analyst monitors and addresses discrepancies in the reconciliation process involving safekeeping institutions, third‑party data, and order management systems, requiring strong analytical and technical skills, effective communication, and collaboration to ensure accurate reconciliation of investment data.

• Completing reconciliation for client investment books during onboarding, focusing on automation and scalable operating models.
• Demonstrating familiarity with available resources and accurately selecting appropriate research tools.
• Back reconciling, normalizing, and automating data as a primary responsibility.
• Proactively learning from mistakes and taking steps to avoid repeating them.
• Applying knowledge of investment accounting, financial statements, amortization, interest income, yields, and other financial and accounting concepts.
• Actively communicating project progress and risks with Stream Leads and PMs.
• Applying understanding of vanilla fixed income and equity investments, including their purpose and operation in CW, and developing knowledge of security types commonly held by assigned clients.

• An intense desire to learn something new and improve daily.
• Basic knowledge of Excel such as VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and Pivot Tables.
• Basic knowledge of accounting basis and/or financial instruments preferred.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional problem‑solving abilities and math skills.

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree. Preference in finance or accounting. 2+ years of relevant experience.

Chicago Salary Range: $62,000 - $85,000 DOE

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