JENSEN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT
Job Description
Title:
Associate, Operations and Information Systems
Role:
Desktop Support Technician and Operations Associate
Salary Range:
$53,500 to $72,500
Description
Associate, Operations and Information Systems is a dual-role position. Duties include
general desktop support and activities associated with Jensen’s trading environment.
The Desktop Support Technician’s role is to provide a single point of contact for end
users to receive support and maintenance within the organization’s desktop computing
environment. This includes installing, diagnosing, repairing, maintaining, and upgrading
all PC hardware and equipment to ensure optimal workstation performance. The person
will also troubleshoot problem areas (in person, by telephone, or via e-mail) in a timely
and accurate fashion, and provide end-user assistance where required.
The Operations Associate role requires engagement in day to day trading activities
under the direction of Manager, Trading. This role entails an understanding of, or ability
to learn all phases of trading at Jensen, including equities, fixed income, allocations,
modeling, restrictions management, settlements, and hedging.
Responsibilities
Trading
Work directly with Manager, Trading to execute trade orders using Advent Moxy and
Jensen systems to:
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Prepare daily morning cash and holdings reports for the investment team.
Monitor cash positions, position tolerances, and restrictions in client accounts,
and alert portfolio manager of need to trade.
Assist in mid quarter and quarter end rebalancing.
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Assist in sending trade notifications to custodians, and dealing with custodians /
brokers on settlement issues.
Systems Strategy & Planning
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Assist in developing long-term strategies and capacity planning for meeting
future desktop hardware, software, and operating system needs.
Periodically assist in development of Jensen base PC image for deployment
across the enterprise.
Systems Management
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Perform onsite analysis, diagnosis, and resolution of complex desktop problems
for end users, and recommend and implement corrective solutions, including
offsite repair for remote users as needed.
Collaborate with consulting systems engineers and network administrators to
ensure efficient operation of the company’s desktop computing environment.
Receive and respond to incoming calls, pages, and/or e-mails regarding desktop
problems.
Ensure that physical desktop connections are in proper working order.
Assist in preparing, maintaining, and upholding procedures for logging, reporting,
and monitoring desktop operations.
Develop and maintain an inventory of all monitors, keyboards, hard drives,
modems, network cards, and other components and equipment.
If necessary, liaise with third-party support and PC equipment vendors.
Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification
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College diploma or university degree and at least two years of work experience
within the investment advisory or asset management industries.
Knowledge & Experience
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Thorough technical knowledge of PC hardware, software and current operating
systems, including Windows 7 and Office 2010
Hands-on hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
Ability to operate tools, components, and peripheral accessories.
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Able to read and understand technical manuals, procedural documentation, and
OEM guides.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment, where
employees tend to participate in numerous different roles.
Knowledge of Advent Moxy and Advent Axys.
Strong Excel skills
Personal Attributes
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Ability to conduct research into PC issues and products as required.
Strong ability and willingness to learn.
Effective interpersonal skills and relationship-building skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail.
Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute
tasks in a high-pressure environment.
Strong customer-service orientation.
Ability to juggle multiple disparate priorities and duties.
Work Conditions
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Business formal attire.
Position is Market Hours: approximately 6am to 3pm.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, tools,
and to handle other computer components.
Lifting and transporting of heavy to moderately heavy objects, such as
computers and peripherals.