Streamlining Investment Operations with Customized ACD Accelerator

Client Overview: Horizon Capital Management

[Horizon Capital Management](https://example.com) is a mid-sized asset management firm managing over $2.5 billion in assets across multiple strategies. The firm works with 12 different custodians and was struggling with manual transaction processing, which was time-consuming, error-prone, and creating operational bottlenecks.

The Challenge

Horizon Capital was experiencing several critical challenges with their investment operations:

- Data Reconciliation Issues: Their team spent 4-5 hours daily manually reconciling transaction data from multiple custodians

- Transaction Processing Delays: A 24-36 hour lag between custodian trade execution and portfolio updates in Geneva

- Custom Investment Types: Horizon had specialized alternative investments that didn't map cleanly to standard ACD configurations

- Error-Prone Process: Manual data entry resulted in approximately 7% error rate, requiring additional resources for correction

> "Before working with Juju Consulting, our operations team was drowning in manual processes. We were constantly playing catch-up with transaction processing, which affected our ability to provide timely reporting to clients." — Maria Chen, Operations Director, Horizon Capital Management

Juju Consulting Group's Solution

Juju Consulting Group implemented a customized Advent Custodial Data (ACD) accelerator solution with several key enhancements:

1. Custom Data Transformation Layer

Juju created a specialized data transformation (`HorizonCapitalTransform`) that extended the standard `ACDLoadTransform` to handle Horizon's unique requirements:

```

// Conceptual representation of the customization

HorizonCapitalTransform extends ACDLoadTransform {

// Custom mapping for Horizon's alternative investments

MapAlternativeInvestments()

// Special handling for multi-currency transactions

ProcessMultiCurrencyTransactions()

// Enhanced error detection and logging

EnhancedErrorHandling()

}

```

2. Automated Data Validation Framework

Implemented a pre-processing validation layer that:

- Verified transaction integrity before loading into Geneva

- Flagged potential duplicates and unusual transactions

- Generated exception reports for operations team review

3. Custom ACDPrecedence Configuration

Developed a sophisticated investment identifier priority system based on Horizon's investment types:

| Investment Type | Identifier Priority |

|----------------|---------------------|

| Common Stock | TICKER, CUSIP, ISIN |

| Corporate Bonds| CUSIP, ISIN, SYMBOL1|

| Alternatives | SYMBOL1, Custom ID |

4. Automated Reconciliation System

Created a post-processing reconciliation system that automatically compared loaded transactions against custodian records and flagged discrepancies.

## Implementation Process

1. Discovery Phase (2 weeks): Juju consultants conducted a comprehensive review of Horizon's existing workflows, custodian relationships, and data mapping requirements

2. Design Phase (3 weeks): Developed custom data transformations and workflow modifications specific to Horizon's needs

3. Development Phase (4 weeks): Built and tested the customized ACD accelerator solution in a staging environment

4. Deployment Phase (2 weeks): Implemented the solution in production with parallel processing to ensure data integrity

5. Optimization Phase (Ongoing): Continuous monitoring and refinement of the system based on operational feedback

## Results and Benefits

The customized ACD solution delivered significant operational improvements:

- 90% Reduction in Manual Processing: Daily reconciliation time reduced from 4-5 hours to less than 30 minutes

- Near Real-Time Processing: Transaction data now available in Geneva within 2-3 hours of custodian trade execution

- Error Rate Reduction: Processing errors decreased from 7% to less than 0.5%

- Resource Reallocation: Three full-time employees reassigned from data processing to higher-value activities

- Improved Client Reporting: Enhanced data accuracy and timeliness enabled same-day reporting capabilities


## Client Testimonials

> "The customized ACD solution from Juju Consulting has transformed our operations. What used to take our team the better part of a day now happens automatically with minimal oversight. The accuracy of our data has improved dramatically, and we're able to respond to client inquiries with current information." — James Wilson, CEO, Horizon Capital Management

> "The implementation was remarkably smooth. Juju's team demonstrated exceptional expertise with both Geneva and our custodial relationships. Their customizations addressed our specific needs in ways we didn't think were possible with the standard ACD accelerator." — Priya Sharma, Head of Technology, Horizon Capital Management

## Key Success Factors

1. Deep Understanding of Geneva Architecture: Juju Consulting's specialized knowledge of Geneva's data structures enabled sophisticated customizations

2. Collaborative Approach: Close partnership between Juju consultants and Horizon's operations team ensured that all requirements were properly addressed

3. Phased Implementation: The gradual rollout minimized disruption to daily operations

4. Comprehensive Testing: Rigorous testing with real-world data scenarios ensured system reliability

## Conclusion

Through Juju Consulting Group's expertise in Advent Geneva integration, Horizon Capital Management successfully transformed their transaction processing workflow from a manual, error-prone process to an automated, efficient system. The customized ACD accelerator solution not only addressed their immediate operational challenges but also created a scalable platform to support future growth.

The project demonstrates how specialized consulting expertise can unlock additional value from existing technology investments through thoughtful customization tailored to specific business requirements.

> "Working with Juju Consulting has been a game-changer for our firm. Their deep expertise with Advent Geneva and ability to customize the ACD accelerator to our specific needs has given us a significant operational advantage." — Robert Thompson, COO, Horizon Capital Management

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About Juju Consulting Group

Juju Consulting Group specializes in integrating Advent Geneva with various third-party systems and excels in installing and configuring various Advent Geneva modules. With a team of certified experts, Juju Consulting helps investment management firms optimize their technology infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency and data integrity.