Cost Basis Associate

Responsibilities:

• Inputs and maintains data on a Cost Basis Reporting system.

• Acts as a team member for issues and projects requiring moderate research and analysis.

• Contributes feedback to overall improvement of Cost Basis Reporting's processes and internal systems, and assists in implementing corrective actions and solutions as necessary.

• Conduct data entry into company systems, and review and verify the information to ensure accuracy and accessibility.

• Carry out operational tasks by following established processes. May involve adjusting basic settings or parameters in order to meet performance standards.

• Use standard office software to carry out basic formatting of letters, memoranda, and routine reports.

• Maintain files and records.

• Ensure a positive experience for internal clients by having courteous interactions with them.

• Assess compliance with established standards and protocols for routine inquiries.

• Support others by carrying out basic data management tasks.

• Follow a range of mandatory procedures to ensure that work is carried out to the required quality standards and/or to ensure adherence to external regulatory codes and internal codes of conduct.

• Develop and maintain excellent procedural or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.

Knowledge of:

• Financial markets and products.

• Fundamental concepts of calculating capital gains and losses.

• Fundamental investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the securities industry.

Skills:

• Supports business processes with guidance but not constant supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages.

• Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills under supervision to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.

• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives.

• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.

• Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.

• Uses an understanding of numerical concepts to perform mathematical operations such as report analysis under supervision.

• Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop, monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.

• Works under supervision to select, deploy and get the best results from the most appropriate office system.