Addepar Operations Analyst

Company Overview

Every firm has a culture – the values, beliefs, methodology, attitudes and standards that reflect an organization’s DNA. But the truly inspiring firms – the game‑changers, the industry leaders and the disruptors – have cultures that propel them to innovate and stand out. At Brown Advisory, we aim to be one of those inspired firms. Over the years, we have purposefully built and nurtured our client‑first culture.

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first‑class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 950 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm.

Locations:
Abu Dhabi, Austin, Baltimore, Boston, Delaware, Frankfurt, London, Nashville, New York, North Carolina, San Francisco, Singapore, Southern California, Tokyo, Virginia, Washington, D.C.

Operations at Brown Advisory provides applicants with a client‑first, fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment where they will have the opportunity to develop their problem‑solving skills with the support of dedicated teammates. Our team takes great care to ensure that the needs of our clients are met and their expectations exceeded. The Operations team is seeking a dynamic new colleague to support the reporting needs of our most complex clients through launching and maintaining the Addepar portfolio accounting system.

This role will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to join a new and growing team, leverage their experience, and add value to our firm in an outsized way.

• Own all operational processes within Addepar, the firm’s new supplemental portfolio accounting system.
• Partner with client teams to on‑board large client relationships with complex alternative asset holdings.
• Lead alternative transaction back builds for large and complex relationships.
• Partner with investment teams to create new alternative assets, to ensure timely and accurate reporting within our portfolio account system.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc reports for large and complex client relationships.
• Analyze and interpret relevant investment data, including portfolio positions, transactions, and performance.
• Troubleshoot any reporting or operational process errors, then propose and implement solutions.
• Manage projects to create or improve reporting content and/or advance strategic business goals.
• Create and document key operational processes and data governance.
• Develop industry insights through proactive networking, conference attendance, and independent research.

• Bachelor’s degree required; finance, accounting, or economics concentration preferred. Work experience in lieu of degree or concentration is acceptable.
• Experience using Addepar and Canoe required.
• Experience with Advent/APX, eFront or similar accounting product is a plus.
• Demonstrated analytical, evaluative, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail, proven ability to work under pressure with multiple priorities, and a sense of urgency.
• Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, specifically macros and V‑lookup functionality.
• Solid proficiency and understanding of private equity and hedge fund securities, real assets, and general market mechanics.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a very fast‑paced, team environment.
• Strong decision‑making, organization, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A client‑first mentality, demonstrated flexibility, and strong communication skills.
• Strong time‑management, problem‑resolution and research skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a quick and efficient manner and to expedite escalation as necessary.
• Experience in client or firm reporting preferred.
• Ability to work in an office location five days a week.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer‑sponsored work…