Portfolio Administrator

Portfolio Administrator - Chicago, IL

We are currently seeking candidates for a Portfolio Administrator opportunity with a highly regarded investment management firm based in Chicago, IL. This is an entry-level position that offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on back‑ and middle‑office experience with a top‑tier investment management firm.

This is a 6 month contract opportunity, paying $20-$25/hour (depending on experience) within a 40-hour work week.

• Analyze monthly fixed income portfolio asset reports for client accounts
• Submit daily/monthly asset and cash reconciliations for custodian banks
• Monitor cash flows, daily expenses, collateral holdings and income receivables for client portfolios
• Research and report variances and incorrect holdings within accounts and maintain correspondence with banks on any account issues, monitoring futures and options within client portfolios, ensuring swaps reported correctly
• Use Bloomberg to research portfolio discrepancies between the firm and the Bank
• Provide additional support as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics (required)
• GPA above 3.0 (required)
• 0-2 years experience (internships included)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (V‑Lookups and Pivot‑Tables)
• Ability to work well in a team environment and also independently
• Demonstrated interest in investment operations
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Detail‑oriented, highly organized, and eager to learn

For immediate consideration, interested and qualified candidates should send their resume to Lydia at