Data Scientist jobs in Savannah, GA

Summary: This position is responsible for implementing and ongoing management, including procedural documentation, of daily operations, risk and compliance controls, as well as trading, reconciliation, and reporting activities, ensuring they align with the established long-term business strategies, company policies, and goals of the organization while upholding DAC’s core values: Know Your Stuff, Be Devoted to Excellence, Serve With Integrity and Humility, and Be Real and Transparent.

Reports to: Chief Investment Officer

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Implement and manage daily/quarterly/annual financial and performance reporting, data management, compliance requirements, and systems interconnectivity so each line of business strategy will function effectively and efficiently. Specific activities may include but are not limited to processing monthly/quarterly MEVs, billing and statementing requirements, managing the GIPS compliance process, audits, backup policies, and procedures, as well as troubleshooting and resolving any operational interruptions. Provide ongoing monitoring and analysis of operational activities and internal risk controls to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement. Identify and facilitate any enhancements or modifications to the current operations processes.

Implement and manage daily trading activities, including model updates, trade execution, and reconciliations, to provide for more efficient execution of client investment strategies across each line of business. Specific activities may include but are not limited to executing trades for equities, mutual funds, and fixed income and processing and saving all execution files and restricted lists; completing the reconciliation of all manual and automated accounts per the schedule; ensuring accurate back-office settlements; client transactions, and systems integrity; processing corporate actions; collaborating with brokers, custodians, and platform sponsors to resolve failed trades and transactions; develop, analyze and communicate reporting related to daily cash levels, restrictions, and other related customer account information such as new/closed/halted accounts and sales tracking.

Approve/deny all employee pre-trade requests, run OFAC checks, submit client census and 13H filing checks, assist with compliance administration support, and review all new account paperwork for accuracy and completion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree is required. A degree in Economics, Finance, Business, or a related field is a plus. Series 65 license is required or within 3 months of hiring.

Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant industry experience in investment operations, investment accounting, or middle office roles, preferably in an RIA or Broker/Dealer environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Should also have a solid grasp of data analysis and performance metrics with a proven ability to diagnose problems quickly and accurately. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office, CRM applications, trading, and portfolio management system(s). Experience working with Orion and Security APL trading platforms and custodian websites is a plus.

Functional Competencies: Self-Motivated and Entrepreneurial, Dedicated to Client Service, Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills, High Integrity, Professionalism, Teamwork/Collaborative, Organized, Time Management, Flexible/Adaptable, Intellectual Curiosity, Lifelong Learning, Critical Thinking, Analytical, Problem Solving, Innovative, Emotional Intelligence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Experience:

• Reconciliation: 3 years (Required)
• Compliance Controls: 2 years (Required)
• Trading: 2 years (Required)
• Reporting Activities: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ridgeland, SC 29936 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ridgeland, SC 29936: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person