Our experienced consultants assist in identifying, quantifying, and implementing solutions to information systems needs. Thorough and well-documented processes for daily operation are a key part of these solutions in an environment of greater investor scrutiny.
Requirements analysis – documentation and communication of requirements in the areas of operations, portfolio management, collateral management, reconciliation, accounting, and administration including data, functionality, and timing requirements
System implementation and integration – aid in selection of systems, installation, data conversion, operations process design, and training where necessary, as well as authoring proprietary systems and assisting in utilization of systems and data from vendors such as prime broker or administrator
Reporting and operations – implementation of data feeds, reports and support processes for intra-day position and P&L feedback between trading and operations, daily pricing, daily valuation, daily custodial cash and position reconciliation, collateral management, gross and net of fee performance and performance attribution, forward cash flow and carry estimates, and portfolio analytics
Managing systems, data integrity, and capacity as assets, trading volume and strategy evolve