Full-Time

Investor Operations Associate

Updated on 11/20/2024

Yieldstreet

Yieldstreet

201-500 employees

Platform for alternative investments access

Fintech
Financial Services
Real Estate

Compensation Overview

$80k - $120kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity

Mid

New York, NY, USA

Hybrid work model with some in-office presence required.

Category
Asset Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
SQL
Looker
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Economics / Finance / Accounting. (Masters or equivalent degree in a relevant field or ACCA, CFA qualified a plus)
  • 3-7 years of operations experience in either Financial Services, Private Equity/Credit, middle - office , banking, or treasury/accounting functions or in an internationally reputed audit firm.
  • Fundamental knowledge of SPVs, Fund Structures, Private Equity, Private Credit, Structured Notes
  • Familiarity with systems utilized to support the Operations of an asset management firm, PE/PC or Banking and the general flow of data.
  • Experience with portfolio accounting software such as Advent Geneva, World Investor or other accounting systems.
  • Excellent Excel skills
  • Project Management skills with the ability to take a complex and ambiguous problem through a process of solution-oriented structuring for operational control
  • Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written) with the ability to collaborate with various departments and write out Policies and Procedures with a level of detail that anyone could read and execute if needed.
  • High attention to detail and a problem solving mindset
  • Bonus points for: Knowledge of alternative investments, SQL or Looker
Responsibilities
  • Manage support software/platforms like Geneva, World Investor, Looker and Excel
  • Lead the reconciliation process and capital account balance calculations
  • Subscription processing including awareness of various operational cadences and fund structures to ensure a smooth investor allocation experience
  • Distribution / payment processing to investors. This includes ensuring accurate calculations, timely transactions, and communicating with investors about their distributions.
  • Investment onboarding and offboarding inclusive of obtaining EIN/TIN's, opening bank accounts, and ensuring offering setup is complete & accurate pre- launch
  • Oversee payment / transfer processing through various banks & custodians
  • Middle office operations- inclusive of account transfers, investor refunds, reconciling payment issues, and managing ACH transactions.

Yieldstreet provides a platform for individual investors to access alternative investments like real estate, private credit, and private equity, which are typically reserved for institutional investors. The company stands out by rigorously vetting investment opportunities, approving only 10% of evaluated deals to ensure high-quality options for its users. Its user-friendly platform allows investors to customize their portfolios and connect with private market professionals. The goal is to help individuals diversify their investments and achieve consistent returns, especially during unstable market conditions.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$225.9M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-12%

1 year growth

-9%

2 year growth

-5%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Yieldstreet's strategic acquisition of Cadre enhances its leadership position in the private market investment space.
  • The partnership with Wilshire allows Yieldstreet to offer even more diversified private market portfolios to its clients.
  • The appointment of experienced executives like Michael Weisz and Ted Yarbrough strengthens the company's leadership and strategic direction.

What critics are saying

  • The alternative investment market is highly competitive, requiring Yieldstreet to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • The platform's focus on high-quality vetting may limit the number of available investment opportunities, potentially constraining growth.

What makes Yieldstreet unique

  • Yieldstreet democratizes access to alternative investments, traditionally reserved for institutional investors, making them accessible to a broader audience.
  • The platform's rigorous vetting process, approving only 10% of evaluated deals, ensures high-quality investment opportunities for its users.
  • Yieldstreet offers a broader selection of alternative asset classes than any other platform, providing extensive diversification options.

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