Manager Swaps Technical Specialist – Los Angeles
This position requires a solid background in global securities operations investment accounting, reconciliation, client
reporting, and derivatives settlements operations. Eight to ten years experience at a manager level in a similar
environment is preferable. Detailed knowledge of all global fixed income instruments - asset structures, accounting,
settlement and reporting - including: cash and money market instruments, exchange and OTC derivatives. The individual
requires a strong operational risk focus as well as being adaptable to a constantly changing environment; appropriately
analyzing the need for process re-engineering of workflow, and enhancing risk management tools where necessary. It is a
necessity to be able to communicate effectively to firm’s counterparties and clients and display excellent interorganizational relations to integrate the department with the organization as a whole. A clear understanding of the impact
of issues which may arise and concise articulation of the risks is vital. Effective independent research, writing and
presentation skills are required. In addition, the incumbent must have quality leadership skills and the ability to motivate
others to excel in the pursuit of the organization's goals.
Private Client Associate - Los Angeles and San francisco
Asset Manager seeks Associate to work as part of a team with several Financial Advisors. Wonderful opportunity for
exposure to all aspects of asset management. College educated and Industry experience preferred. Candidate must
possess strong skills in all of the following areas: analytical, written/oral communication, organizational, computer. Must
also be detail-oriented, able to work well under pressure and be a team player. Responsible for all aspects of client
servicing, which involves: heavy client interaction and problem solving for high net worth prospects, clients and
intermediaries. Provide service and support functions such as, portfolio analysis, account creation, maintenance and
reconciliation, special projects, preparation of marketing/prospecting presentations. General office management skills are
required and include, phone coverage, correspondence, database maintenance, financial reporting. Series 7 preferred.
Pricing Specialist - Pasadena
Individual will be responsible for retrieving and reviewing daily and monthly security prices and exchange rates. This
person will also be responsible for communicating effectively with both internal clients and vendors. Individual will work
closely with colleagues to ensure the accurate and timely completion of the daily task and projects. Pricing of daily valued
client accounts/funds. Approving daily NAV's for Mutual Funds Re-pricing of fixed income portfolios. Work closely with
other areas of the firm to disseminate pricing issues/information (portfolio management, compliance, investment
operations/support). Strong working knowledge of MS Excel; Visual Basic programming a plus. Experience with wide
range of international and domestic security types: debt, rights warrants, options, futures and swaps. Experience with
Bloomberg and internet-based tools are a plus. Experience with Spot and Forward exchange a plus. . Degree required.
CDO Reporting/Compliance Analyst - Los Angeles
Solid understanding of CDO mechanics and documentation a MUST; CLO experience preferred. Will be required to model
CLO waterfalls as outlined in governing documents. Review trustee’s monthly and quarterly payment reports comprising
of limitation tests, portfolio activity, and collateral quality tests. Independently calculate and review priority of payment
numbers for Payment Dates. Review and monitor portfolio asset ratings; understanding of ratings derivations as outlined
in governing documents is a must. Create hypothetical trading scenarios. Prepare adhoc portfolio reports and analysis as
requested by Senior Management and Portfolio Management team. Work closely with Investment Analytics for purposes
of portfolio analysis. Work with Accounting and Operations Departments on special projects. Four year college degree.
Minimum 5 years experience working with CDOs. Ideal candidate will demonstrate strong research and analytical skills;
must be detail-oriented, and understand the risks inherent in the CDO product. Must be proficient in Excel. Familiarity
with Bloomberg is necessary.
Performance Specialist – Los Angeles
Individual will be a senior member of the systems and data management team. He/she will play a key role in managing
the quality and accuracy of detailed performance analysis generated by the group. The individual will require a good
understanding of performance measurement techniques and be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the Global
Investment Performance Standards. This person is expected to quickly learn and master the performance system (Eagle
PACE); he/she will work close to technology enhancing the system and developing new reports and procedures to help
service the business more effectively. This individual will be required to master technical concepts related to database
structure and code developing. Three plus years of related experience in the financial services industry. Solid computer
skills with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required. Knowledge of Eagle PACE and/or other performance
systems is required. Knowledge using and developing MS Access databases is preferred. Undergraduate (or higher)
degree in related field. CIPM or Passed CFA Level One and is interested in pursuing CIPM designation.
Data Integrity - West Los Angeles
The Data Integrity group is responsible to verify and maintain all data related to securities processing in the firms
recordkeeping system. Required: Degree. Minimum five+ years of investment operations or securities data management,
Strong fixed-income product knowledge, particularly bank loans, CLO’s, CDO’s variable rates securities, derivatives and
fixed income securities. Hedge fund or private equity experience is a plus. Previous supervisory experience is required.
Previous experience with pricing and security setup (SMF) is required. Experience with one of the following required: Wall
Street Office, Advent Geneva, Thomson’s Portia system, CDO Suite and BB Trading. Bloomberg Trading is a plus. Highly
proficient in Microsoft Excel – knowledge of formulae a must (e.g. “vlookup”). Knowledge of BB API a big plus.
Pricing Manager – West Los Angeles
In addition to assisting with the valuation process, the individual will play a senior role within the data integrity group. The
Data Integrity group is responsible to verify and maintain all data related to securities processing in the firms
recordkeeping system. This includes security information, prices, ratings and other data required to accurately reflect the
positions and generate transactions within the portfolios. In addition, this group is responsible for designing checks and
scrubs to ensure the ongoing integrity of data. Experience with one of the following required: Wall Street Office, Advent
Geneva, Thomson’s Portia system, CDO Suite and BB Trading. Bloomberg Trading is a plus. Highly proficient in
Microsoft Excel – knowledge of formulae a must (e.g. “vlookup”). Knowledge of BB API a big plus.
Portfolio Accountant – LA
Successful candidate will be assigned a group of portfolios/funds/accounts. Balance and reconcile all account assets,
liabilities, positions, cash and transactions. Reconcile NAV against custodian and prime broker records. Reconcile and
instruct collateral pledges and releases from pledge. Process daily futures variation margins. Process swap transactions
and payments accurately and timely. Instruct cash and collateral movements timely and accurately. Post interest,
dividends, accruals, corporate actions, client deposits and withdrawals, cash items, and other non-trade activity accurately
at all times. Report correct cash availability numbers to trading desk. The job duties will include working on month end
and year end financials as well as the Funds audits. Degree. At least 3 to 5 years of true financial accounting.
Interested candidates please send resume as an attached Word document.
Please note, when an offer is extended it is pending a background check. This includes: professional references,
educational verifications, salary verification, employment dates verification, credit, criminal and drug.
Beth Ann Wood
West Coast Financial Jobs
wcfinancialjobs@aol.com
512.502.0168