Operations Manager, Los Angeles, CA

 

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Operations Manager

To $125K Base, 30% Bonus = $160K++ Total Comp.

Exp in Fund Administration in Alternative Investments

 

The Operations group is responsible for all post trade execution processing including: trade confirmation, settlements, cash reconciliations, data integrity (pricing, ratings, security setups).  This role requires a candidate who is able and willing to remain hands on in Operations Management with a strong background in fund administration in the asset management and alternative investments segments.

 

Position Responsibilities:

Subject Matter Expertise

·         Demonstrate deep fund accounting/securities accounting expertise in alternative investment securities including leveraged loans, derivatives and fixed income securities

·         Experience in at least one of the following areas:  trade settlements, corporate actions, cash reconciliations, data management

·         Act as the primary expert in all systems used by operations; leverage this knowledge to assist in researching issues, designing workflow for new products and training new employees

·         Expertise as a fund administrator for domestic and international funds required

 

Project Management

·         Lead all process/workflow improvement projects involving the operations group and IT

·         Lead all system upgrade/replacement planning and project execution from Operations perspective

·         Document functional specifications for systems and workflow related changes

·         Execute/coordinate testing of all internal and external systems upgrades or enhancements including developing testing strategies and modifications to procedures that would be impacted by newer version

 

Industry Awareness

·         Evaluate other systems available in the market and provide comprehensive comparative analysis

·         Be aware of industry initiatives and upcoming standards and apply them to the Ares organization.

 

General Skills:

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Strong organization and time management skills

·         Demonstrated leadership capabilities

·         Team-oriented work ethic that includes willingness to help others

·         Able to work independently and share results of assigned projects with team

·         members

·         Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment

 

Experience and Skills Required:

·         BS or BA in Finance, Accounting or related discipline, MBA a plus

·         Minimum of five years of investment management operations experience

·         Strong fixed-income product knowledge, particularly bank loans, CLO’s, fixed income securities

·         Hedge fund or private equity experience is a plus

 

Computer Skills:

·         Portia, CDO Suite, Wall Street Office and Bloomberg Trading System preferred

·         Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel – knowledge of formulae a must (e.g.

·         “vlookup”)

·         Proficient in Microsoft Powerpoint, Visio

·         Working knowledge of Microsoft Access or other databases a plus

 

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