Senior Analyst, Reconciliation

Senior Analyst, Reconciliation Team The Reconciliation Team is a critical part of Antares by ensuring the accuracy of investment data internally across the firm as well as externally with counterparties, fund administrators and investor reporting.
Reporting to the Assistant Vice President, the Senior Analyst's primary role is to perform daily, monthly, quarterly and periodic reconciliations across multiple accounts, portfolios and internal systems and identify root causes. This role is situated in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where you will be expected to apply your analytical skills and financial expertise to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all operations.
ResponsibilitiesPerform daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reconciliations of cash, positions, and accrued income values across multiple portfolios, custodians and fund administratorsCommunicate effectively with internal and external parties to ensure discrepancies are identified correctly, assigned appropriately and resolved in a timely mannerProvide Standard Operating Procedures training and best practices guidance to team membersProduce complete, accurate and on time monthly tie-out and sign-off deliverables for assigned reconciliationsAnalyze data on assigned reconciliations for escalation issues, recurring break themes and root cause considerationsCollaborate with IT and Operations teams to enhance reconciliation tools and automate processes where possibleIdentify areas for process improvements and efficiencies within transaction processing and reconciliationImplement best practices to enhance operational workflows and accuracyQualificationsBachelor's degree, with a preferred concentration in finance, accounting, business, or economics3-5 years of experience with a financial institution and data reconciliation processesStrong understanding of Loan Operations with some exposure to Structured ProductsMotivated self-starter with a responsive, collaborative, and professional demeanor and strong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to be decisive, highly organized and prioritize tasks including the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and adjust priorities as needed in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracyAbility to work productively in a cross-functional team environment with both internal and external stakeholders while taking individual responsibility for quality and accuracyProven record of reliability and dedication to high-quality work productProficiency with Microsoft Office 365 with emphasis on Outlook, Word and Excel or comparable software applicationKnowledge of LoanIQ or WSO a plusCompetenciesStrategic thinking and decision making:Applies a developing understanding of Antares' business, major market drivers and general stakeholder needs to make day-to-day decisions within scope and in support of team goalsUses an understanding of team and functional goals to formulate insights and monitor outputs while working towards key milestones and contributing ideas or updating team plans with supportUses a structured and logical approach to break down moderately complex problems into key drivers, gathers input and relevant data and recommends 1-2 practical options within scope or seeks guidance when situations are not straightforwardDrives execution and results:Takes timely, prioritized action to deliver on goals, follows established procedures and KPIs, and supports team execution by ensuring clarity of roles and effective handoffs.
Cultivates strategic relationships and influence:Engages in productive working relationships and demonstrates awareness of stakeholder needs and perspectives when developing recommendations and tailors their approach to deliver work aligned to expectations based on feedback and constraintsExplains complex, domain-specific information to immediate audiences in straightforward situations and is able to adapt messaging to audience through questioning and checking for understandingEngages in difficult conversations with professionalism to strengthen understandingFosters an inclusive culture and leads teams to achieve excellence:Demonstrates inclusive behavior, engages respectfully with others and contributes to positive team cultureWorks openly, respectfully and constructively with colleagues, shares information and contributes positively to problem-solving effortsSets clear goals within their scope and provides informal guidance and help to support individual and team outcomesMasters oneself and demonstrates a growth mindset:Actively seeks feedback and learning opportunities and acts on new learnings or feedback to strengthen personal effectivenessBuilds credibility through reliable delivery, acting with integrity, professionalism and ethical behavior to take ownership within their scope and develops a perspective before escalating to peers or leadersRaises concerns respectfully and asks constructive questions to address issues a