Xponance is a distinguished, woman-led, and entirely employee-owned multi-strategy investment firm dedicated to revolutionizing access to alpha for clients and the wider investment community. Established in 1996 by Tina Byles Williams with preliminary AUM of $18.4 billion as of 3/31/24, our firm specializes in global and non-U.S. equity investment strategies, employing a multi-manager framework that leverages the unique insights and dedication of entrepreneurial, emerging, and diverse managers within a proven strategic framework.
As a direct equity manager, we design and oversee systematic, risk-controlled, active, and passive strategies, including client-directed 'Values Based' screening and the exclusive utilization of corporate DEI scores from our partner, As You Sow. Our active U.S. fixed income core strategies cover the maturity spectrum, providing an income advantage and safeguarding against downturns through the ownership of distinctive, off-benchmark securities.
Furthermore, our Alternative subsidiary, Xponance Alts Solutions, focuses on GP Staking and Seeding initiatives for diverse and woman-led alternative managers. Lastly, Aapryl, LLC, our fintech subsidiary, delivers a web-based analytical platform designed to assist asset owners and advisors in portfolio, asset manager, and risk due diligence, empowering them in fulfilling their fiduciary duties.
At Xponance, we are committed to driving innovation and delivering value to our clients and the broader investment landscape.
Opportunity - Performance Operations Analyst
The employee in this position will calculate performance, update the portfolio accounting system, settle trades, reconcile portfolio holding and cash positions and produce client reports.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Examine trade documentation for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.
Prepare records and transmittal documents for transactions involving purchase or sale of securities.
Enter trade tickets in the portfolio accounting system.
Issue written and oral instructions to custodian banks, brokers, and other necessary parties for trade settlement.
Investigate pricing discrepancies in the portfolio accounting system.
Review entries on client bank statements pertaining to cash or securities transactions to determine whether funds were received or disbursed according to predetermined schedules, or instructions received from clients.
Review statement of transactions (such as confirmations of purchases and sales of securities), compares items with records to verify accuracy, and enters details in accounting system.
Adjust trade errors.
Determine procedures necessary to expedite workflow.
Assist with client onboarding, portfolio transitions and cash flows.
Monitor managers for adherence to client investment guidelines.
Monitor and instruct Corporate Actions
Produce monthly and quarterly client performance reports.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in business, finance, or related field
Time management and prioritization skills
5 to 10 years of relevant experience
An understanding of equity and fixed income securities
Familiarity with investment operations systems: Bloomberg, FactSet and SS&C Advent preferred.
A high degree of PC proficiency is required.
Quantitative skills and attention to detail are essential.
Moderate travel required.
SKILLS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to compose quarterly client reports and other business correspondence. The candidate must possess the ability to communicate effectively with groups of clients, outside vendors, or employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages and apply concepts of basic algebra. Must possess conceptual understanding of the reconciliation process.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations as well as in situations where only limited standardization exists.