Sr Portfolio Accounting Analyst

## Sr Portfolio Accounting Analyst Apply:
London, United Kingdom:
Boston, MA, United States:
Full time:
Posted 8 Days Ago:
R94974# #
** About Us
**** 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 60 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.#

# About the RoleJOB OVERVIEW  Portfolio Accounting is responsible for the integrity of Wellington’s records, including reconciliation with our client’s custodians, to ensure we can provide comprehensive, accurate and transparent information to the firm.  Accounting data serves as a foundational data source for our investors, clients, and infrastructure teams who support the firm. The Senior Portfolio Accounting Analyst on the Reconciliation Team is primarily responsible for research and resolution of reconciliation items between Wellington and our client’s custodian banks, prime brokers, and accounting agents (“banks”).  

They possess a broad understanding of investment accounting and the drivers and root causes that lead to reconciliation differences.  Attention to detail, and strong communication and investigation skills are essential to success.

RESPONSIBILITIES  Work closely with internal groups to identify and resolve open reconciliation items

Identify break patterns and opportunities for process and control improvements

Use bank portals in the research of position, cash, and market value differences

Maintain concise documentation and proper audit trail for in flight items

Analyze bank data to improve the quality of the reconciliation results

Collaborate and provide guidance to outsourced team members on escalated issues or inquiries  QUALIFICATIONS  A bachelor’s degree5-7 years of experience in the Financial Services industry

Accounting, custody, and/or reconciliation experience

Experience working with data in ExcelSQL or Python knowledge is a plus

Deep understanding of accounting for fixed income and equity

Baseline understanding of accounting for derivatives and synthetic exposures

Inquisitive and comfortable challenging the status-quo Demonstrated effective communication skills, and a high level of attention to detail

Comfort working across a global team Strong interpersonal skills and experience in a collaborative, team-based, results-oriented environment

Cheerful outlook, self-motivated and willing to work in an energetic, fast paced team environment

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications?  That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
* As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to
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