Portfolio Administrator

Location: Boston, MA (Hybrid but mostly remote)

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire

A leading asset management firm in Boston is seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated Portfolio Administrator to join their operations team on a contract‑to‑hire basis
. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry‑level finance professional to gain hands‑on experience supporting portfolio management and investment operations within a highly respected firm.

The Portfolio Administrator will play a key role in supporting daily portfolio activities, ensuring accuracy of investment data, and assisting with trade and cash management processes. This role offers strong exposure to the investment lifecycle and a clear path to long‑term career growth within asset management.

• Assist with daily portfolio administration activities, including monitoring holdings, cash balances, and transactions.
• Support portfolio managers and analysts with reporting and data requests.

• Assist with trade processing, settlement tracking, and reconciliation of trades.
• Monitor cash activity and ensure proper allocation of funds.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to trades or portfolio balances.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly account and portfolio reconciliations
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• Support preparation of internal and client‑facing reports.
• Ensure data integrity across portfolio accounting systems.

• Maintain and update investment data, including pricing, securities, and reference data.
• Assist in identifying process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Adhere to internal controls and operational procedures.
• Work cross‑functionally with portfolio management, trading, compliance, and operations teams
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• Provide support on ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.

• Internship or 0‑2 years of experience in finance, accounting, or investment operations
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• Exposure to asset management, banking, or financial services is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Analytical mindset with problem‑solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
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• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

• Internship experience with an asset manager, hedge fund, or financial institution
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• Familiarity with portfolio accounting systems or financial data tools (e.g., Bloomberg, Fact Set).
• Progress toward CFA designation is a plus.

• Entry point into a top‑tier asset management firm
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• Strong exposure to portfolio management and investment operations
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• Opportunity to convert to a full‑time role with career growth
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• Collaborative, high‑performance environment in Boston
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