Intern - Private Wealth

IQ-EQ

Posted 22 days ago

Internship

Rapid City, South Dakota

In Person

Smart Summary

The intern will provide support for Trust Accounting department activities, including asset set-up, cash activity posting, and month-end account reconciliation. They will also assist in researching trust transactions and support Trust Officers with client relationship management.

We are seeking a motivated intern to support our Trust Accounting department. The ideal candidate will be a current junior or senior pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance, with strong Excel and communication skills. This role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Accounting

Finance

Trust Accounting

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Excel Skills

Job Description

Company Description

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 5,800+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities. 

Job Description

This role is an hourly position ($24/hour) and requires the ability to work onsite at our Rapid City, South Dakota location.

  • Provide support for Trust Accounting department activities:  
  • Asset set-up and maintenance.  
  • Posting of cash activities.  
  • Monthly fee processing.  
  • Internal audit program procedures.  
  • Other ad-hoc projects as they arise.  
  • Month-end account reconciliation:  
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of trust accounting system on assets held away and other alternative assets (equities, private businesses, loans, real estate etc.).  
  • Review and execute trustee duties within complex Trust structures:  
  • Research Trust transactions with a team of Trust Accounting Analysts.  
  • Research and resolve intricate scenarios that arise within Trust structures.  
  • Support Trust Officers with client relationship management (CRM) system.  

Qualifications

  • Current Junior or Senior standing in college; Bachelor’s degree track in Business with emphasis in Accounting or Finance (prior to start date).  
  • Interest in fiduciary accounting and the trust industry.  
  • Strong computer / Excel skills and desire to master trust accounting system.  
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral)  
  • Strong organizational skills to be able to handle multiple projects at once.  
  • High attention to detail  
  • Self-starter: ability to deal with ambiguity, solve problems, set priorities and track/resolve issues.  

Additional Information

Our commitment to you and the environment
Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.  

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programs and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,800+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.  

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.  

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  • Department: Client Services
  • Type of Hire: Permanent
  • IQ-EQ

    We are IQ-EQ, a leading investor services group employing 6500+ people across 25 jurisdictions worldwide. We bring together that rare combination of global technical expertise and a deep understanding of our clients' needs. We have the know how and the know you to deliver for our clients - fund managers, multinational companies, family offices and private clients operating worldwide.

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