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Analyst - AWM - Operations - Ayco Charitable Services Group

Spectraforce Technologies
United States, New York, Cohoes
Mar 10, 2026
Job Title: Analyst - AWM - Operations - Ayco Charitable Services Group Duration: 6 months Location: Cohoes, NY Job Summary Operations is a dynamic, multi-faceted division that partners with all parts of the firm to provide financial counseling services to clients. In addition, Operations provides essential risk management and controls to preserve and enhance the firm's assets and its reputation. Ayco is committed to building a culturally diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. How You Will Fulfill Your Potential Daily Reconciliations Review transactions for DAFs and charitable entities including GS DAF GSG, to ensure the accuracy of the Charities' books and records versus custodian records. Then liaise with Trading teams to remediate any differences. Cash Management Perform cash controls and monitor bank accounts for potentially fraudulent activity. Review, process, and report on Charities' expenses and budgets. Receive, review, and process third-party vendor invoices in partnership with Accounts Payable. Daily Reporting Generate daily, weekly, monthly, and annual reports; run and analyze KRI / KPI metrics relating to team health. Senior / Regulatory Reporting Prepare components of regulatory reporting and tax filings for the Charities, including Form 990, Form 8282, FBAR, and other required reports. Assist in the preparation of financial statements for the Charities, including statements such as changes in net assets, net assets, and investment-related disclosures. Process Improvement Review existing team processes to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for automation or streamlining. Document requirements and partner with Engineering and Business Intelligence to implement operational efficiencies. Review, update, and create procedures for the Finance and Accounting area within Charitable Services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Review and approve pending client requests to ensure proper authorizations and supporting documentation are in place and meet policy requirements. Coordinate and process team specific tasks as requested by the business. Perform quality reviews of other team members completed work and ensure data accuracy. Work across multiple systems and platforms. Interface with teams and businesses to resolve on-going issues and answer specific policy questions. Provide support and work on special projects as requested. Apply business judgment to identify unusual or suspicious activities and escalate issues as appropriate. Associate must understand and adhere to all policies and procedures including, but not limited to, quality, client service, information security, and compliance. Education Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel. Preferred Qualifications Candidate must be proactive, enthusiastic and team oriented. Strong client service orientation with prior work experience in a role handling client outreach. Ability to remain composed under pressure. Ability to adapt to new challenges and a fast-changing environment. Accuracy and attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication skills.