Current Openings

Company: Gemini Fund Services, LLC - Omaha

Posted: 3/9/2010

Job Description and Details:

Purpose:

The Fund Accountant I performs the functions as needed for the accurate and timely calculation of the Net Asset Value (NAV) for assigned funds of Gemini Fund Services, LLC ("GFS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC. This position must also meet all standards for fund accounting including cash reconciliation, NAV reporting, and maintaining a 99.8% or better departmental efficiency rate for NASDAQ reporting.

 

Essential Functions:

·         Day to day accounting functions for assigned mutual funds

·         Update and monitor daily trading, general ledger activity and pricing of funds

·         Preparation and reconciliation of daily trial balances for assigned funds

·         Reconciliation of fund records to custodian, transfer agent and portfolio groups

·         Preparation of daily and monthly reconciliations, and periodic auditor requests

·         Assist with coverage of other funds and projects as needed

 

Knowledge/Skills:

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook

·         Good oral and written communication skills

·         Effective problem solving skills

·         Careful attention to detail

·         Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment

·         Ability to reach goals and deadlines

·         Ability to identify and effectively communicate issues affecting assigned funds

·         Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet stringent deadlines without sacrificing quality

·         Organizational skills

·         Deadline and detail oriented

 

Education:

·         Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or business

·         Minimum of 6 credits in accounting required

 

Experience:

·         Prior mutual fund accounting experience a plus

Company: Gemini Fund Services, LLC - NY

Posted: 2/23/2010

Job Description and Details:

Purpose:

The Fund Accountant I performs the functions as needed for the accurate and timely calculation of the Net Asset Value (NAV) for assigned funds of Gemini Fund Services, LLC ("GFS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC. This position must also meet all standards for fund accounting including cash reconciliation, NAV reporting, and maintaining a 99.8% or better departmental efficiency rate for NASDAQ reporting.

 

Essential Functions:

·         Day to day accounting functions for assigned mutual funds

·         Update and monitor daily trading, general ledger activity and pricing of funds

·         Preparation and reconciliation of daily trial balances for assigned funds

·         Reconciliation of fund records to custodian, transfer agent and portfolio groups

·         Preparation of daily and monthly reconciliations, and periodic auditor requests

·         Assist with coverage of other funds and projects as needed

 

Knowledge/Skills:

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook

·         Good oral and written communication skills

·         Effective problem solving skills

·         Careful attention to detail

·         Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment

·         Ability to reach goals and deadlines

·         Ability to identify and effectively communicate issues affecting assigned funds

·         Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet stringent deadlines without sacrificing quality

·         Organizational skills

·         Deadline and detail oriented

 

Education*:

·         Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or business

·         Minimum of six credits in accounting required

 

Experience*:

·         Prior mutual fund accounting experience a plus

 

*Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Company: CLS Investments, LLC

Posted: 2/19/2010

Job Description and Details:

Purpose:

The Business Development Specialist is accountable for delivering the highest caliber of proactive sales support for CLS Investments, LLC ("CLS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC ("NorthStar").  The Business Development Specialist will provide sales support to Advisors and Wholesalers through effective territorial management. 

 

Essential Functions:

·         Develop new business within an assigned territory by calling Advisors and providing sales and marketing information

·         Provide follow up information as requested

·         Maintain contact with Advisors and keep them up to date on products and strategies offered by CLS Investments

·         Offer Information, ideas, and other material required to appoint Advisors to CLS Investments

·         Create and maintain proactive relationships with Advisors in the territory through call campaigns and communication

·         Maintain the territorial sales database and keep external wholesalers abreast of potential broker relationships 

·         Maintain update a file on competitive products

·         Review and analyze sales for the month, quarter, and year

·         Report which products are selling, who the major competitors are, and develop action plans to address issues to increase sales

·         Handle incoming phone calls and requests for information (sales and marketing materials) in a professional and timely manner

·         Get involved with representatives and Wholesalers on problem resolution

·         Maintain open communication with the Wholesaler, which may include a daily review of the potential new advisors and an end of day "market-wrap" to share information on calls for literature and any other topics that impact the territory

·         Participate in weekly POD (team) meetings to review the past week and outline initiatives for the coming week

·         Follow up on wholesaler schedule and meetings 

·         Support territorial marketing campaigns by organizing and implementing telephone calls and mailings

 

Knowledge/Skills:

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook

·         Good oral and written communication skills

·         Excellent telephone skills

·         Excellent customer service skills

·         Effective problem solving skills

·         Careful attention to detail

·         Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment

·         Ability to reach goals and deadlines

·         Good presentation skills preferred

·         Ability to analyze sales figures and determine plan of action

·         Ability to recognize business opportunities preferred

 

Education*:

·         Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

·         Series 6 or 7 License

·         Series 63 License

 

Experience*:

·         Three to Five years of experience in the financial services industry preferred

 

*Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Company: CLS Investments, LLC

Posted: 2/16/2010

Job Description and Details:

Purpose:

The Portfolio Administration Team Leader oversees the Portfolio Administration Team for CLS Investments, LLC ("CLS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC ("NorthStar"). The Manager performs duties including the development and performance of team members and the processes used by them.  Perform daily tasks which hold team members accountable for their work.

 

Essential Functions:

·         Coordinate with Portfolio Administration personnel, Trading, Project Management, Portfolio Managers, and Chief Operations Officer to ensure efficiency in trade execution and eliminate errors

·         Ensure quality assurance and implement process improvements to eliminate errors

·         Manage review processes to catch mistakes quickly and keep risk exposure to a minimum

·         Assist the Chief Operations Officer plan for future growth of department and company

·         Lead team in backing up daily individual trading activities such as change requests, process distribution requests, new accounts trading, etc.

·         Participate in and Oversee Fund Family Trades and other Mass Moves Trades as directed by Portfolio Management

·         Distribute model changes on client accounts among Portfolio Administration personnel

·         Implement model changes for investment research portfolios as directed by Portfolio Managers

·         Participate in creating trades for all of the above investment moves as necessary

·         Assist in preparing data for client account reviews

·         Assist Portfolio Managers with various duties as needed

·         Serve as the primary backup for compliance sign off regarding new accounts

·         Accountable for all decisions regarding performance appraisals, training, and corrective action

 

Knowledge/Skills:

·         Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook

·         Good oral and written communication skills

·         Effective problem solving skills

·         Careful attention to detail

·         Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment

·         Ability to work effectively as an individual and as a team with other teams and departments within the Northstar family of companies

·         Ability to reach goals and deadlines

·         Ability to manage and motivate a team of employees

·         Organization skills

 

Education*:

·         Series 6 or 7 preferred but not required

·         Series 65 or 66 required (or the ability to obtain within 4 months of hire)

·         Bachelor's degree strongly preferred

 

Experience*:

·         Three to Five years experience working in a Brokerage or Investment Advisory environment

·         One year management experience preferred

·         One to three years experience with CLS Investment Firm, LLC preferred

 

*Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

 

Company: CLS Investments, LLC

Posted: 2/16/2010

Job Description and Details:

Purpose:

The Trading Team Leader oversees the Trading Team for CLS Investments, LLC ("CLS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC ("NorthStar"). The Team Leader performs duties including the development and performance of team members and the processes used by them.  Perform daily tasks which hold team members accountable for their work.

 

Essential Functions:

·         Coordinate with the Trading personnel, Portfolio Administration, Project Management, Portfolio  Managers, and Chief Operations Officer to ensure efficiency in trade execution and eliminate errors

·         Ensure quality assurance and implement process improvements to eliminate errors

·         Manage review processes to catch mistakes quickly and keep risk exposure to a minimum  

·         Assist the Chief Operations Officer plan for future growth of department and company  

·         Participate in and oversee daily individual trading activities such as change requests, process distribution requests, new accounts trading, etc.

·         Monitor confirmation of mass moves

·         Oversee the maintenance of the "Task Monitor" spreadsheet

·         Assist Portfolio Managers with various duties as needed

·         Accountable for all decisions regarding performance appraisals, training, and corrective actions

 

Knowledge/Skills:

·         Proicient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook

·         Good oral and written communication skills

·         Effective problem solving

·         Careful attention to detail

·         Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment

·         Ability to work effectively as an individual and as a team with other and departments within the NorthStar family companies

·         Ability to reach goals and deadlines

·         Ability to manage and motivate a team of employees

·         Organization skills

 

Education*:

·         Series 6 or 7 preferred but not required

·         Series 65 or 66 required (or the ability to obtain within 4 months of hire)

·         Bachelor's degree strongly preferred    

 

Experience*:

·         Three to five years experience working in a Brokerage or Investment Advisory environment

·         One year management experience preferred

·         One to three years experience with CLS Investment Firm, LLC preferred    

 

*Equivalent education and experience will be considered.

Company: Orion Advisor Services, LLC

Posted: 12/28/2009

Job Description and Details:

Purpose:

The Accounting Analyst is responsible for maintaining the data integrity in the various client databases for Orion Advisor Services Group, LLC ("OAS"), a wholly owned subsidiary of NorthStar Financial Services Group, LLC ("NorthStar").  This information is displayed on the OAS website and sent to clients in report form. The Accounting Analyst retrieves electronic transaction and position files from various data providers. This position is responsible for resolving issues ensure the client database reflects accurate and up to date information. 

 

Essential Functions:

·         Retrieve and import prices for mutual funds, stocks, bonds, and variable annuities on a daily basis

·         Run audit reports within the client databases to inspect data and fix exception reports as needed

·         Utilize various alternatives and troubleshooting methods to fix issues found during audit reports within the client database  

·         Retrieve and import transactions for all downloaded accounts

·         Maintain a list of daily and weekly downloaded accounts for each database

·         Maintain the correct share balances, verify balances are correct by runing balance checks (on a daily and monthly basis), and make corrections to the accounts, as needed

·         Work closely with representatives and fund families in order to ensure new data feeds are in working order

·         Ensure initial position files are accurate and correct for future maintenance   

·         Run maintenance programs as needed or requested

 

Knowledge/Skills:

·       Proficient with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Outlook

·       Good oral and written communication skills

·       Effective problem solving skills

·       Careful attention to detail

·       Ability to work effectively both individually and within a team environment

·       Ability to reach goals and deadlines

·       Ability to use a 10-key efficiently

 

Education*:

·         High school diploma required

·         Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred

 

Experience*:

·         One to two years of financial services industry experience, or

·         One to two years of experience with OAS or affiliated companies

 

*Equivalent education and experience will be considered.