Associate, Operations
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Job Title: Associate, Operations

Department: Operations

Reports To: Vice President, Operations Analyst

FLSA Code: Non-Exempt

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Job Summary:

Provide wide-ranging support to the firm's operations team. The Associate will work cross-functionally with our Investment, Finance, Compliance, Relationship Management, Information Technology, and Investment Administration teams. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

* Reconcile research commissions on an ongoing basis with the firm's brokers

* Work with brokers and operations to identify, investigate and resolve commission issues

* Partner with stakeholders to find areas for improvement and efficiency; suggest automated system solutions

* Report on firm's trading activity. This includes producing both internal reports and client reports

* Support operations team with managing firm's research and market data relationships

* Collect and produce Operational KPI reporting

* Produce monthly/quarterly reports on Information Technology project reports for Investments

* Review monthly tracking error reports and escalate items (as needed)

* Coordinate, update and produce progress reports on country opening and derivatives initiatives for Investments

* Review and update existing Investments procedures and guidelines documents

* Assist with Investment T&E budget related work

* Assist in managing budgets and conducting profitability analyses

* Develop and manage special projects/ implementations with key stakeholders

* Support the Investments business management team to deliver on inter-departmental projects, including:

* Human resources management: organize and develop skills training and social events

* Client initiatives: coordinate access to new geographic markets and respond to client inquiries

* Information Technology: support the aggregation, prioritization and execution of projects; generate regular reporting and updates

* Investment Administration: partner to deliver solutions that enable access to new investment instruments and implement procedures to track and communicate progress

Minimum Requirements:

* 0 - 3 years of related experience

* Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills

* B.S. in Business Administration, Finance or related fields

* Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

* Fundamental understanding of financial accounting principles

* Ability to understand technological workflow processes across several platforms

* Enthusiasm and aptitude to become proficient with CNS' commission management system

* Motivated and willing to contribute with team responsibilities

* Ability to organize, adapt and prioritize workload to meet deadlines

* Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time. #LI-CB