Summary:
Under the direction of the Head of Human Resources, the senior level Human Resources Generalist will provide leadership and guidance to supervisors, managers and employees in the following areas: recruitment, training and development, performance management, communication and employee relations. This individual may also be asked to assist with benefits administration, the review and development of Human Resource policies and other related actives as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day guidance and support to management and staff regarding human resource practices, interpretation of policies, problem resolution, and compliance with federal and state law; assist in the development and maintenance of written departmental procedures to guide management in the application of established recruitment, employment, and compensation processes and documentation.
• Implement and coordinate the firm’s recruitment programs, policies and procedures. This includes coordinating with hiring managers in the job analysis, developing accurate job descriptions and posting/advertising open positions, researching and selecting appropriate recruiting sources (external and internal), which includes evaluating recruitment agencies in regard to cost, service, guarantee and performance. Manage candidates through the recruitment process to conclusion, which includes conducting preliminary interviews, screening and testing candidates. Assist the management team in the selection process which includes background checking, extending offers, negotiating compensation, as well as preparing and distributing new hire documentation (i.e. MIS notification, payroll change notices, etc.).
• Assess training needs; research and develop appropriate programs for supervisors and managers to further their technical and professional skills and leadership abilities. Work with department heads to determine staff developmental needs. Research and coordinate miscellaneous technical and soft skills training resources as needed on a case-by-case basis; as well as design, plan, implement, and deliver overall corporate training programs as needed, such as Interviewing Skills and Preventing Sexual Harassment. Coordinate employee training for the Flexible Spending Account program, and the 401(k) and Profit Sharing plan(s).
• Champion the new employee orientation/on-boarding program to help ensure his/her successful acclimation. This includes conducting first-day orientation (explain benefits, coordinate the completion of enrollment forms, explain firm policies, etc.), and subsequent follow-up with new hires and hiring manager.
• Actively participate in the firm-wide process improvement and change management initiatives as directed by the Head of Human Resources. This includes providing communication, guidance and vision to employees at all levels throughout the firm.
• Serve as a back up to the Head of Human Resources regarding employee relations issues. Advise employees and managers regarding policies, procedures, and/or performance issues. Assist the Head of Human Resources, General Counsel and COO in resolving EEO charges, sexual harassment and discrimination complaints, if any.
• Support firm-wide HR goals and objectives and work with the Head of Human Resources to manage HR risk and monitor legal/regulatory HR compliance. Additionally, recommend policy changes and assist the Head of Human Resources in providing competitive and/or legal information necessary to evaluate the recommended policy change.
• Serve as the main contact for department heads regarding temporary staffing needs. Prepare headcount, recruiting expense and various reports utilized to evaluate staffing needs and recruitment sources.
• Ensure that personnel, payroll, benefits, attendance records and related information are maintained as required by law while securing the confidentiality of all data.
• Participate in various human resources team initiatives and special projects as assigned, including the generation of ad-hoc reports.

Qualifications:
Required:

• Five to seven years of related Human Resources experience within a mid-size organization and from a professional services industry. Financial services experience is strongly desired.
• An undergraduate degree in Human Resources Management or a related discipline.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in recruiting, developing training programs and employee relations or some combination of these functions.
• Knowledge, understanding and the ability to apply federal and state employment and labor laws, regulations, procedures, and standards.
• High level of integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Excellent presentation, interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation, and communication (verbal/written) skills.

Preferred:

• Prior experience in building a culture of learning and development, performance management and/or dealing with organizational change management would be a plus.

Key Organizational Relationships:
The individual in this position must earn the trust of, and develop and maintain productive working relationships with, all personnel at all levels of the firm.

The Client Support and Trading Systems (CSTS) group is r esponsible for the day-to-day, hands-on management of all systems supported by CSTS including Advent’s Axys Portfolio Management System, the Macgregor Trade Order Management System (TOMS), Client Data Base, Omgeo ALERT and other systems as assigned.

Summary:
Actively manage the staff responsible for the day-to-day, hands-on maintenance of the data housed in the systems listed above. S erve as a subject matter expert for all areas relating to these systems and manage the CSTS team to develop expertise with each system. Develop and oversee processes that ensure data integrity and delivery of timely and accurate data and reports. Lead, or act as a key member of, project teams comprised of representatives from various operational areas and participate in assessing and testing new systems and system upgrades/enhancements. As a Subject Matter Expert, assist in the creation and delivery of training materials/programs. Assist with the administration of these systems and on-going servicing of internal (Portfolio Associates, Portfolio Managers, Mutual Fund Analysts, etc.) and external clients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Hands-on management of the day-to-day activities of the Client Support and Trading Systems Group, overseeing all recurring tasks as well as assigned projects.
• Manage the CSTS team to ensure the accurate and timely completion of all internal and external reports, client correspondence, performance data, corporate actions, and other recurring tasks.
• Manage the CSTS team to address all inquiries and requests from internal clients in a timely manner.
• Continually assess resource requirements to maintain appropriate coverage for trading during non-U.S. trading hours.
• Attract, retain and develop quality CSTS team members.
• Develop in-depth knowledge and act as the “business owner” of the systems supported by CSTS. Serve as a firm-wide resource for issues related to these systems.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of all foreign and domestic transactions recorded via Axys Portfolio Accounting System and the Macgregor Trade Order Management System (i.e. corporate actions, dividends, etc.). Collaborate with other operational units on questions regarding these transactions.
• Develop an understanding of the various data feeds received via Axys such as position and transaction data, pricing data, etc.
• Develop strong relationship with Advent and remain current on all available updates, enhancements, etc. Collaborate with MIS and other internal groups regarding benefits and potential implementation of such updates and enhancements.
• Act as project manager/primary business contact for all upgrades, enhancements and “fixes” to Axys and other systems supported by CSTS.
• Develop/maintain appropriate documentation for all new and existing processes and systems, as well as proactively pursue process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications:
Required:

• B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum seven years financial operations experience including experience with Advent’s Axys or other portfolio accounting system.
• In-depth knowledge of investment accounting practices for equity and fixed income securities, including recording of various transaction types such as dividends, corporate actions, and reorganizations.
• Proven project management skills with the ability to demonstrate attention to detail and follow through.
• Hands-on and results oriented; demonstrate a willingness to “roll-up his/her sleeves” to get the job done.
• Willingness and ability gain an in-depth knowledge of the following systems:
• Advent’s Axys Portfolio Accounting System
• Macgregor Trade Order Management System
• Omgeo’s ALERT
• Various other proprietary systems
• Willingness and ability to become familiar with processes and systems in other operational areas, including Investment Advisory, Mutual Funds and Institutional Services, Trading, and Trading Services to assist with user acceptance testing of system enhancements or new systems.
• Self starter with the ability to assess, explain and solve complex problems.

Preferred:

• In-depth knowledge of transaction recording practices for domestic and foreign equity and fixed income securities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of portfolio pricing practices.
• Knowledge of various data sources such Bloomberg.

Special Requirements:

Due to CSTS’ role in supporting trading of foreign securities, individual may be required to work outside of normal U.S. business hours and/or to work on U.S. holidays. Therefore, scheduling flexibility is highly important. Overtime may be necessary to accommodate issues with end-of-day processes or to help other operational departments requiring CSTS’ assistance. Employee must be able to work past the end of their scheduled work day until all daily processes have been completed.

Occasionally, situations may arise that require employees to temporarily or permanently assume responsibility for tasks not specifically outlined in this job description. In addition, employees may be requested to work additional hours to fill in for an absent co-worker, accommodate a heavier than normal work load, or assist with special projects.

Key Organizational Relationships:

• Daily interaction with members of other internal groups including Harris Portfolio Associates, Mutual Fund Analysts, Traders, and Portfolio Managers.
• Frequent interaction with MIS Department on systems’ issues and projects.

Summary:
Perform fundamental, in-depth equity research analysis on existing positions and new investment ideas. Research involves spreadsheet modeling, interviewing management teams and extensive third party research with suppliers, customers and/or competitors.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research global equities at all market capitalization levels, encompassing a wide range of sectors.
• Construct and analyze industry value chain using various methods, such as annual reports, other publicly available information, company management, customers, suppliers and/or competitors.
• Conduct industry and company competitive analysis to determine the sustainability of returns and assess reasonableness using industry comparables.
• Analyze historical company financial statements to evaluate quantitative investment characteristics.
• Create valuation models utilizing various techniques, incorporating earnings, cash flow analysis and asset-based metrics, in order to identify attractive valuations, growth opportunities or potential threats.
• Present investment analysis findings to senior research professionals.
• Travel to international countries in order to meet with company representatives as part of the research process.
• Assist the team with ad hoc projects as assigned.

Qualifications:
Required:

• An undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 2-4 years of prior investment analyst experience, preferably in international equity.
• A strong understanding of finance and accounting.
• Excellent PC skills using MS Office (Excel, Word), FactSet, Bloomberg, (or other financial services systems) and preferably Lotus 1-2-3, as well as be internet savvy.
• Possess excellent financial analysis, organizational, and business judgment skills.
• Must be highly motivated, be an independent thinker and intellectually curious.
• Possess strong attention to detail, be task oriented with a strong work ethic & be a team player.
• The ability and willingness to travel internationally for one-three weeks at a time; approximately 2-5 times per year.

Preferred:

• MBA
• CFA

Key Organizational Relationships:
This individual will interact with all levels of staff within the firm.