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Our direct client, a fast-growing FinTech firm, is seeking an experienced Data Operations Specialist to join the team. The ideal candidate has a strong background in finance data operations, particularly in the realm of alternative investments. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the seamless integration and optimal performance of client API integrations within their application. The role will be responsible for monitoring, troubleshooting, and resolving client data issues and queries, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data validation and integration capabilities.

This position can be based in midtown Manhattan, 3 days per week onsite is expected.  Client offers a very attractive compensation and benefits package, salary ($150-180K, DOE), bonus and stock options.  

Responsibilities

• Work with third-party administrators and/or transfer agents to ensure timely completion of quarterly valuations, accuracy of general ledger entries, and valuation of investments in accordance with fair value market principles. 
• Monitor and address data issues related to client API integrations, system failures, increased processing times, and data validations. Design and implement data workflow processes to mitigate these issues. 
• Review fund expenses and accruals against annual budgets to identify outliers and propose necessary adjustments. Reconcile accounting data between the firm and third-party administrators. 
• Investigate and resolve client escalations related to data quality, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and communicate resolutions effectively to clients and internal stakeholders. 
• Review and approve quarterly management fee and trailer calculations, as well as investor capital account statements, ensuring compliance with partnership operating agreements. 
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams to design and implement updates to smart contract rules and data workflows. Liaise with underlying fund managers and handle ad hoc requests as needed. 
• Engage with external data and operations teams to foster strong relationships, deeply understand user needs, and gather feedback to make strategic decisions over data operations processes and distributed ledger applications. 
• Oversee and coordinate the fund’s annual audit process, including managing relationships with external auditors, and review the preparation of annual fund financial statements. 

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in alternative investment data operations (e.g. Fund Finance, Corporate Finance) 
• Deep understanding of Alternative Investment fund and investment lifecycle activities, ensuring data accuracy and efficiency in all processes 
• Expertise in Excel, including advanced functions, formulas and macros 
• Proficiency in SQL, with the ability to write and troubleshoot queries 
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring high standards of data accuracy and improvement 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills 
• Proven expertise in designing and implementing data monitoring processes and troubleshooting data issues 
• Strategic mindset and ability to work independently 

Job ID: 5360