Spectrum Global Fund Administration

Interns

The best way to exceed in our growing economy is with hands on experience. Experience is about gaining practical knowledge to develop oneself both personally and professionally, both for now and for the future. Because of this, Spectrum Global Fund Administration is pleased to offer internships to students from a variety of local colleges and universities.

Internships offer students the opportunity to learn while working in a business environment relevant to their course of study. Our interns receive practical experience to help them in today’s changing world. In addition, our interns are an important component of our workforce as they make valuable contributions to the departments and the projects they are assigned.

With internship opportunities in both Chicago and Columbus, it is Spectrum’s hope that we can help shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Please see below for our current internship opportunities.

Internship Requirements:
Intern candidates are expected to complete an Application for Internship and submit a current resume.

Spectrum Interns are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per week and not to exceed 25 hours per week. Spectrum and relevant supervisors will work to help you achieve a flexible work schedule.

Students operating on both semesters and quarters are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:
Please download an Application for Internship and submit a resume to: hr@spectrumgfa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Current Open Positions

Accounting Interns
Investor Services Intern

Accounting Interns

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In addition to traditional fund administration, Spectrum offers clients an array of daily middle office functionality utilizing state of the art proprietary technology. Spectrum’s service solution is gaining momentum globally and provides its employees an exciting career environment with outstanding professional opportunities.

We are currently seeking a second or third year accounting major who can spend 20-25 hours performing a variety of duties, including:

General Responsibilities:

General Ledger and Accounting Reconciliations
Generating bank statements and proprietary accounting information
Executing the daily cash, position, and profit & loss reconciliation process between our clients trading systems, prime broker’s execution and clearing system, and Spectrum’s portfolio accounting system
Run automated “matching” reports to identify discrepancies
Tracking and monitoring the status of open audit queries and ensuring timely closure of pending items

Requirements:

Basic financial product knowledge a plus (Equity, Fixed Income etc.). The ideal candidate will have an interest in or familiarity with financial markets, securities, or financial services businesses.

Other requirements include:

Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
GPA of 3.2 or higher
Reliable and goal oriented
Excellent analytical and communication skills
Attention to detail and extremely organized
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
Must work well independently and be proficient in Excel

Hours are flexible.

Contact:

To apply for this position, please email your resume and a cover letter to hr@spectrumgfa.com.

Investor Services Intern

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Spectrum Global Fund Administration is a leading provider of integrated onshore and offshore fund administration services to Institutional Investors, Hedge Fund Managers, and Fund of Funds operators worldwide. In addition to traditional fund administration, Spectrum offers clients an array of daily middle office functionality utilizing state of the art proprietary technology. Spectrum’s service solution is gaining momentum globally and provides its employees an exciting career environment with outstanding professional opportunities.

Internships offer students the opportunity to learn while working in a business environment relevant to their course of study. Our interns are an important component of our workforce as they make valuable contributions to the departments and the projects for which they are assigned.

We are currently seeking a professional, energetic, organized and detail-oriented individual to join our Investor Services team. This position will require a high level of commitment to customer satisfaction; all client requirements and inquiries must be handled in a professional, timely and accurate manner. Ideally, this person possesses an interest in the financial services industry. Hedge fund client/investor service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Processing of Subscription Documentation (review for completeness, conduct Anti Money Laundering reviews)
Determination of investor classifications and setup investor profiles within technology database (new issue eligibility, ERISA status, management and incentive fee structure, lock-up periods, etc)
Prepare subscription/redemption confirmations to investors
Coordinate with Accounting and Operations Group to have capital activity posted to client’s account
Setup of web access for Investors (setting up and testing investor logins, creating login confirmations)
Position will also include light administrative work such as scanning, filing, mailings, and occasional reception coverage

Requirements:

Enrollment in a Bachelors of Business Administration degree program (finance or accounting concentration preferred)
Superior communications skills in both client-support and team environments
Attention to detail and the ability to be extremely organized
Ability to prioritize and multi-task
All applicants must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, not to exceed 25 hours per week. We will make it a priority to help you achieve a flexible schedule.

Contact:

To apply for this position, please email your resume and a cover letter to hr@spectrumgfa.com.