Portfolio Accounting Internship
FISHER INVESTMENTS is a privately-held investment management firm headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with a track record of successfully managing portfolios for high-net-worth private clients and some of the world's preeminent institutions. We've grown significantly over the past decade to over $45 billion in assets under management (as of December 31, 2007) and are now searching for highly talented individuals to join our team as Trading/Portfolio Accounting Interns in our Woodside office. Our ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is goal oriented, and communicates extremely well.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Trading/Portfolio Accounting Department ensures the integrity of the data used by the Investment Policy Committee, which manages client portfolios. Interns will gain first hand knowledge of the mechanics of the securities industry and the investment management process. Through learning the daily operational responsibilities of the role and by attending educational seminars that cover a wide range of topics, from trading to research, summer interns will obtain a better understanding of Fisher Investments' philosophies.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Communicate all relevant trade & transactional information to the appropriate parties in a timely and accurate manner.• Liaise with custodian & broker counterparties, in-house client service personnel and research analysts.• Reconcile items from custodian and broker data feeds versus portfolio trade and billing activities within the portfolio accounting system.• Process capital flows in a timely and accurate manner.• Work to resolve any possible situations that might create exposure to the firm with management and the involved parties.• Assist management with ad hoc projects or requests when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Strong work ethic and initiative - ability to work under pressure.• Desire to work in a fast paced environment.• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.• Sharp investigative and problem solving skills.• Is high energy and high activity.• Works well both independently and as part of a team.
DURATION: Summer (June – August)
COMPENSATION: Paid, Full Time
LOCATION: San Mateo, CA
Please take advantage of the opportunity to submit your resume to Fisher Investments or learn more about Fisher Investments and our Private Client Group using the link located below. www.fishercareers.com
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