Overview



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Job Description:





The Baker Tilly Investment Services (BTIS) Portfolio Analyst will be responsible for various administrative and operational duties while learning the business and taking on investment responsibilities. This role includes the preparation of investment illustrations, investment analysis and bidding, preparation of client-requested special reports, and assistance with the quarterly fee process. A Series 65 license is required to perform client advisory work. Candidates will be expected to have or obtain a Series 65 within 12 months.



Key Responsibilities:

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  Operational Duties:
  
  
  
  • Prepare investment illustrations and presentations
  
  
  • Update client records
  
  
  • Maintain trade blotter
  
  
  
  


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  Investment Analysis and Bidding:
  
  
  
  • Conduct pre-trade investment analysis
  
  
  • Research eligible investment language and draw schedules
  
  
  • Perform initial analysis of operating funds and construction projects
  
  
  • Track maturities for reinvestments
  
  
  • Prepare recommendations for clients
  
  
  • Research bidding banks and brokers
  
  
  • Manage the competitive bid process
  
  
  
  


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  Trade Date Duties:
  
  
  
  • Log and present results to clients
  
  
  • Make recommendations and confirm decisions
  
  
  • Notify winning bidders and provide instructions
  
  
  • Prepare direction letters for clients to custodians
  
  
  
  


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  Post-Trade Duties:
  
  
  
  • Confirm settlement of investments
  
  
  • Log trades on the blotter
  
  
  • Communicate results to other bidders
  
  
  
  


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  Fee Management:
  
  
  
  • Collect balance information from custodians
  
  
  • Calculate fees and prepare fee spreadsheets
  
  
  • Review and approve fee invoices
  
  
  • Prepare and distribute fee emails
  
  
  
  


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  Special Statements and Reports:
  
  
  
  • Prepare periodic investment summaries and interest earnings reports
  
  
  • Create miscellaneous summaries as requested by clients
  
  
  
  

• Strong analytical and organizational skills


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines


• Excellent communication and presentation skills


• Proficiency in financial analysis and investment management tools


• Series 65 license (or obtain it within 12 months on the job)