Job Details

About Us:

Chamberlain Group is an independent financial services organization located in the Newport Beach/Irvine, CA area. We provide customized wealth management strategies to business owners, the ultra-affluent and their families. Our clients range in net worth between $50 million and $5 billion, and rely on our expertise in estate and succession planning, life insurance, executive benefits, non-qualified plans and investment advisory services. Our primary focus is to preserve and grow our clients' assets for generations. For over 45 years we have successfully built our private boutique firm, owning the mantle of "stewardship" as our number one job. We place a high value on the enduring nature of our client relationships, the quality of our products and services, and the continuity and integrity of our team. We have an excellent corporate culture filled with all sorts of fun perks, and have been awarded the OC Best Places to Work distinction. Our 6 Guiding Principles are: Create Value, Be Wise, Achieve Great Results, Experience Meaningful Relationships, Seek Challenges and Have Fun…Come join us!

Opportunity

The Senior Investment Operations Analyst oversees critical systems and processes within the organization given a solid understanding of the investment industry. Aside from being adept at utilizing systems and software, this role relies on knowledge of basic capital market fundamentals, knowledge of asset classes, familiarity with fund structures, and awareness of how different players within the industry interact (custodians, fund managers, fund administrators, vendors/system providers).

The primary function of this role is to serve as an experienced investment professional who can balance the big picture of investment operations while also being comfortable with various systems to provide the services we offer our clients and consistently improve operations over time. This individual will work closely with the firm's CIO to ensure client portfolios are well balanced, reporting and billing is accurate and timely, trades are tracked and executed, and the whole firm is supported regarding a variety of necessary information related to investment analysis.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Accounting Software Superuser (i.e., Addepar, Black Diamond)

• Serve as the primary expert and point of contact within the organization.
• Responsible for supporting end-users, implementing updates, and ensuring that all users are utilizing the software to its full potential.
• Lead internal initiatives to evaluate and improve operational processes, driving efficiency and enhancing client service.

Reporting

• Oversee the measurement and reporting of investment performance, ensuring alignment with established objectives.
• Support the preparation, auditing, and analysis of client reports to ensure data accuracy and compliance with firm standards.
• Deliver timely and accurate performance reports to clients.

Billing

• Oversee the reconciliation of investment advisory fees and ensure accurate billing.
• Provide timely and accurate quarterly invoices to clients.

Investment Analytics Software Superuser (i.e., Morningstar Direct)

• Collaborate with the Investment Committee and other teams to utilize investment data analytics to support and improve how we monitor investments, evaluate new ideas, research fund offerings, assist with client information requests and other ad hoc projects.

Head Trader

• Trade execution and overall trade process oversight: Lead daily trade execution across various asset classes, ensuring adherence to client investment strategies.

Portfolio Management Analytics

• Create and maintain queries to assist in managing portfolios (liquidity profiles, asset class and position weights, cash monitoring/deployment, etc).
• Recommend actions to rebalance portfolios when given parameters from CIO.

Investment Department Analytics: track, analyze, and report on key department metrics.

Requirements

• Strong work tenure: 5-10 years of experience with both traditional investments (mutual funds, SMAs) as well as alternative investments (private funds not traded on an exchange or held at a custodian).
• BA/BS degree in Finance or related field.
• Series 7, 63 or 66 Security Licenses.
• Highly proficient in investment operations systems, such as portfolio accounting (i.e., Addepar, Black Diamond), custodial portals (i.e., Fidelity NFS Wealthscape), fund analytics (i.e., Morningstar).
• Positive attitude, superior customer service skills, strong initiative, critical thinking, flexibility, accountability and excellent communication (oral and written).
• Ability to self-direct, multi-task and utilize tact and diplomacy.
• Sophisticated platinum-level service skills, external and internal.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Compensation

• Base Salary: For CA based positions, the base salary range is $90,000 - $100,000. The base pay range noted represents the company's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience and qualifications.
• Other Compensation: In addition to the base salary, this position will be eligible for additional incentive pay

Benefits

• Performance bonus
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)/Profit Sharing
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid (mostly in person with some remote options available)