Associate, Operations

Job Title: Associate, Operations

Department: Operations

Reports To: Vice President, Operations Analyst

FLSA Code: Non-Exempt

Estimated Salary: $80,000 - $85,000

Job Summary:

Provide wide-ranging support to the firm’s office of the COO. The Associate will work cross-functionally with our Investment, Finance, Compliance, Relationship Management, Information Technology, and Investment Administration teams. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients. 

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Partner with stakeholders to find areas for improvement and efficiency; suggest automated system solutions
• Support operations team with managing firm’s research and market data relationships
• Collect and produce Operational KPI reporting
• Assist in managing budgets and conducting profitability analyses
• Reconcile research commissions on an ongoing basis with the firm’s brokers
• Work with brokers and operations to identify, investigate and resolve commission issues
• Report on firm’s trading activity. This includes producing both internal reports and client reports
• Develop and manage special projects/ implementations with key stakeholders
• Support the Investments business management team to deliver on inter-departmental projects, including:
• Human resources management: organize and develop skills training and social events
• Client initiatives: coordinate access to new geographic markets and respond to client inquiries
• Information Technology: support the aggregation, prioritization and execution of projects; generate regular reporting and updates
• Investment Administration: partner to deliver solutions that enable access to new investment instruments and implement procedures to track and communicate progress

Minimum Requirements:

• 0 - 3 years of related experience
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills
• B.S. in Business Administration, Finance or related fields
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Fundamental understanding of financial accounting principles
• Ability to understand technological workflow processes across several platforms
• Enthusiasm and aptitude to become proficient with CNS’ commission management system
• Motivated and willing to contribute with team responsibilities
• Ability to organize, adapt and prioritize workload to meet deadlines
• Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives

Note: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time. #LI-CB