Asset management specialist job description

As a Product Specialist, you will be responsible for leading and coordinating the marketing strategy of the Commodities team, with the ultimate goal of growing the commodities portfolio management business.

You will communicate directly with clients and prospects, as well as partner with global Sales personnel to help educate current and prospective clients on the Commodities Team's investment offerings.
You will also need to understand and articulate the Team's investment views and expertise. You will oversee and participate in all activities involved with gaining clients, including strategic discussions, marketing plans, the production of marketing materials, client reporting and periodic questionnaires (e.g., RFPs) that are used to help provide information about the Team's products.This will involve significant collaboration with colleagues. You will work with other areas of the organization to help create additional commodities-related thought leadership, such as websites, podcasts, and white papers. This is an excellent opportunity for you to work in a specialized business and to learn and strengthen skills in client development, business development, portfolio theory, risk management and product structuring.



Your future colleagues


The Commodities Portfolio Management Team is responsible for managing more than $7 billion of derivatives-based commodity strategies throughout the US, Europe and Asia for institutional, high net worth and retail clients. The Team has a successful multi-decade track record of managing enhanced and active strategies, using both quantitative and fundamental research.Vehicles include registered and private funds as well as institutional separate accounts, with long-only and hedge fund styles.


Your skills and experience


Bachelor's degree required; study of English, Writing, and Mathematics preferred


You have experience interacting with institutional clients within the Finance industry in verbal or written form. Buy-side asset management or sell-side commodities index sales is a plus. You are able to work independently and have strong communications, writing, and project management skills You have strong skills in MS Word, Powerpoint, and Excel CFA designation preferred; no Series licenses necessary Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives

The Corporate Fixed Asset Specialist will perform necessary research and take actions to ensure the accurate accounting of the company's accounting records of fixed assets. Maintaining open lines of communication with our stakeholders and partnering with FP&A and operational personnel to resolve all issues are a must. The ultimate goal is to assist in keeping accurate records of fixed assets as to net book value, depreciation, transfers and disposals. The desired candidate should be able to create, communicate and execute fixed assets processes with minimal supervision. This position reports directly to the Corporate Fixed Assets Manager.
Specific Responsibilities

* Reconciles and resolves discrepancies in fixed assets ledgers
* Accurately enters detailed data into financial systems
* Generates various reports, registers and spreadsheets; transmits data as needed
* Keeps filing system up-to-date, including boxing and archiving old files and creating new files for each year
* Knowledgeable in fixed assets accounting and able to answer questions related to day-to-day work
* Facilitates the preparation and recording of fixed asset transactions such depreciation, disposal of fixed assets, inter-entity transfers of fixed assets and other related transactions
* Assists in the preparation of fixed assets sub-ledger reports and reconciliation of the sub-ledger to the general ledger
* Assists in tagging fixed assets transactions for tracking certain regulatory and tax related reporting requirements specific to fixed assets accounting
* Understands Construction-in-Process (CIP) accounting and can apply US GAAP to capital expenditures
* Resolves problems related to fixed asset entity-specific sub-ledgers and support from FP&A and engineering
* Reconciles transfers and disposal reports from park level employees
* Investigates reconciliation imbalances; reports monthly on any out of balance situations
* Communicates with vendors, team members, supply chain personnel, etc. ensuring proper accounting treatment is applied to fixed assets transactions
* Abides by all safety procedures and practices applicable to location and position; participates in appropriate safety training; demonstrates commitment to and support of company principles and values; champions safety as necessary

Position Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related discipline is required and previous fixed assets experience is recommended. The applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word). The applicant must be eager to learn, be detail oriented, possess good math aptitude, and be able to work in a teaming environment. The ability to interface effectively with employees at all levels of the organization is an important requirement.

Discretion and trustworthiness, and the ability to keep all Company information and materials strictly confidential (both internally and externally) are essential elements of this position.

Must be well organized, diligent, and be a self-starter with the ability to independently identify work to be done. Must be flexible and have the ability to adjust to sudden changes in work priorities. The applicant must also have the ability to prioritize work generally and in order to accommodate those changes. Attention to detail and extreme care in performing tasks accurately and carefully are also essential.

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is an Information Technology, Web Development, and Branding and Communications firm with 20+ years providing professional services to large Federal clients. At NDi, we engineer success into our solutions by concentrating first and foremost on the end-user, the mission of our customer, and the bottom line. NDi builds solutions designed for tomorrow that deliver results today. NDi has demonstrated expertise in Solution Development & Delivery, Web Design & Development, User Experience, Enterprise Information Management, Advanced Application Development, Information Assurance, and Networking. SharePoint Solution architect with extensive experience in modern sites and O365/SharePoint Online.

Responsibilities

• Conduct continual update of the hardware and software items asset identification number, location, model number/serial number, ownership, date of initial installation, original installation price, depreciation asset class (determines months of depreciation by class) and remaining depreciation value
• Maintain the accuracy of IMACDs as they occur in the environments or as refresh activities are conducted
• Provide online and fulltime access to the system for review and use upon request via hardcopy and electronic online access, and work with designee to sample the data to determine the accuracy of inventory records
• Maintain the latest inventory status and latest residual value. Identify planned refresh activities for devices and software, including
• Provide asset reports per the request of the government, as well as inform inconsistencies, issues and when assets are in low supply
• Assist with annual physical inventory activities for property that is assigned to the contractor organization for logistical purposes
• Maintain accurate inventory using such systems as Service Now.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors of Science, Computer Science or related
• 7 years' minimum experience

Candidate must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance. U.S. Citizen.

Position reports to government location