Portfolio Accounting Analyst/Associate - Bond Trust

Headquartered in Chicago, Performance Trust Capital Partners is an institutional fixed income broker/dealer and investment advisory firm, specializing in highly analytical, performance driven strategies. Our core clients include community and middle-market banks, credit unions, and insurance companies. Our unique and customized approach to strategic advisory, mergers and acquisitions, and balance sheet solutions provides financial institutions the confidence to manage the full lifecycle of their institution, earn their independence, and expand strategic alternatives through enhanced financial performance and good regulatory standing.

The Job

We are seeking a senior level analyst to join our Bond Accounting team. We are targeting strong critical thinkers and problem solvers who desire a collaborative environment. As part of our Bond Trust team , this individual will interact with clients, manage month end reporting and offer new ideas to increase efficiency. The Analyst will gain exposure to our sales teams as well as senior leadership. Successful candidates will build their skill set, and have the opportunity for career advancement and development.

The Analyst will work alongside team members to provide monthly accounting reporting for a group of approximately 250 clients. The analyst will ensure that financial data is accurate and reporting is executed in a timely fashion. The individual in this role will liaise with members of the technology team to develop new reports and client tools, as well as evaluate internal efficiencies. The Analyst will also:

• Create, monitor, and audit reports to ensure data was updated accurately
• Ensure quality control of client reports and work with manager to resolve issues/problems
• Competently access workflows, processes, and ideas to provide business operations insights and proposal for platform improvement
• Field bond accounting questions and concerns from clients
• Interact with sales and client services teams on questions/issues regarding reporting and data

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other relevant field of study
• Strong quantitative skills
• Excellent communication skills in support of internal and external communications both written and verbal
• Proven problem solving skills
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to provide excellent client service, both internally and externally
• Technical expertise in Excel
• Ability to learn a variety of technical software solutions that support the Bond Trust team
• Experience with VBA, SQL, Bloomberg or Intex a plus
• Demonstrated data and process management skills acquired through related work experience
• 2+ years of relevant work experience with fixed income securities or accounting preferred