Associate, Platform Operations

Posted:
7/22/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
New York, New York, United States ⋅ New York, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Operations & Logistics ⋅ Sales & Account Management

Location

Brookfield Place New York - 225 Liberty Street, Suite 3501

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.


Job Description

The Firm is seeking to add a resource to support its Platform Operations team in its New York office.  The Platform Operations team is responsible for managing the (1) the execution and onboarding of new products created for BOWS, (2) the operational onboarding of new relationships for products distributed by BOWS, and (3) the oversight of the BOWS feeder fund platforms and the semi-liquid products.  This individual will work on projects across the various funds supported by Platform Operations, with an initial focus on non-traded Real Estate Investment Trusts (“REITS”).  The person will interact regularly with legal and compliance, business development, sales, investor relations, and fund finance and operations professionals as well as senior management. The individual assuming this role should have familiarity with the financial industry and be organized and self-motivated to be able to run independently with projects. 

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the implementation and execution of processes and procedures for investor related activity, including subscriptions, transfers, and redemptions

  • Review subscription materials and other investor-related documentation and track information related thereto

  • Review third party service provider reporting and perform reconciliation of investor trades

  • Communicate with internal teams regarding monthly trade activity and respond to inquiries regarding trade placement activity

  • Conduct weekly calls with funds’ transfer agent and internal stakeholders

  • Maintain log of open items and work across internal and external parties on issue resolution

  • Monitor fund deadlines and create and maintain calendars of key fund dates

  • Assist with the project management and execution of new product launches

  • Coordinate with third-party service providers on new platform and product launches and to monitor ongoing fund operations

  • Assist in monthly regulatory reporting

  • Respond to ad-hoc requests from the team

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree including at least 2-5 years in a financial service role

  • Proven ability to learn quickly and prioritize multiple projects

  • Strong technical skills that can contribute to automation and process improvement

  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment

  • Strong oral and written communication skills

  • Excellent critical thinking and organizational skills

  • Capable of anticipating and accommodating the needs of team members and adapting to the changing needs of the organization

  • Energetic and willing to get involved where needed

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

  • Exceptional attention to detail, placing a high priority on accuracy

  • Strong analytical, project and time management skills

  • Experience with semi-liquid funds or non-traded REITS is preferred.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,000

Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education, and designations.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it.  Accordingly, we do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment.

We are proud to create a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are grateful for your interest in this position, however, only candidates selected for pre-screening will be contacted.