Cost Basis Associate

Job description

Step into a role where your analytical skills and attention to detail directly impact the accuracy of client reporting and regulatory compliance. Join a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and a strong controls culture. You will receive hands-on experience, structured training, and mentorship while building your operations and data skills. Make a difference for clients and the firm from day one. Job summaryAs a Cost Basis Associate in Brokerage operations, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of cost basis reporting by analyzing data, executing controlled processes, and supporting improvements to how we monitor, resolve, and prevent exceptions. You will apply relevant regulations and industry standards while partnering with teammates to deliver timely, accurate outcomes. You will contribute to operational excellence through strong judgment, curiosity, and a focus on continuous improvement. Job responsibilitiesAnalyze and interpret financial and transactional data related to cost basis and tax lotsBuild and maintain reports and dashboards to monitor data accuracy, timeliness, and exceptionsIdentify trends and discrepancies, document findings, and recommend remediation stepsExecute standardized workflows and procedures for cost basis processing and reconciliationsPerform daily controls, manage exceptions, and resolve breaks with clear audit trailsTrack and report on key performance indicators and service level agreementsApply cost basis regulations, tax rules, and industry standards to support complianceSupport accurate adjustments for corporate actions such as stock splits, mergers, and dividendsContribute to automation initiatives by drafting queries, building workflows, and assisting with testingPerform reconciliations between systems, investigate and resolve discrepancies, and implement preventive actionsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate analytical insights and support process changesRequired qualifications, capabilities and skillsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Data Analytics, or a related field or equivalent practical experienceProficiency with Microsoft Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tablesAbility to learn data analytics and automation tools such as SQL and AlteryxStrong attention to detail and a demonstrated controls mindsetClear written and verbal communication skillsAbility to prioritize work and deliver accurate results under deadlinesDemonstrated problem-solving ability and intellectual curiosityDrive to learn quickly in a fast-paced environmentPreferred qualifications, capabilities and skillsExperience with financial data analysis, corporate actions, or cost basis concepts through coursework, projects, or internshipsExposure to tax lot accounting systems or exception management processesBasic scripting skills, such as Python or VBA, to support automation and process improvementFamiliarity with data visualization tools used for reporting and monitoringExperience drafting business requirements or test cases to support process automationDeveloping experience using AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to drive efficiency gains, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy in operational processes