Analyst - Investment Operations

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Analyst - Investment Operations to support the investment team at ALSAC. Join us in making a difference for children with the mission of finding cures and saving lives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare performance, risk, liquidity, and other investment reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide analytical and statistical support to the CIO and investment team for ad-hoc projects.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain system-based reporting within investment SaaS platforms to improve operational efficiency, data quality, and automation.
• Assist in the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing support of investment systems, software, and analytical tools.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance data accuracy, efficiency, and controls.
• Execute and coordinate subscription and redemption requests for investment decisions approved by the team.
• Prepare and submit required documentation, including notices, wire instructions, and settlement confirmations.
• Track transaction status and ensure timely settlement in coordination with fund managers and the custodian bank.
• Assist with the review, coordination, and execution of fund manager and counterparty consents, including amendments, fund extension, and other consent-based actions.
• Monitor departmental email inboxes and the document/research management system to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timely follow-up.
• Maintain, reconcile, and validate investment portfolio data across internal systems and independent sources.
• Monitor and coordinate portfolio activity, including capital calls, distributions, and rebalancing.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cash reconciliations and forward-looking cash projections with the custodian bank.
• Research, document, and resolve reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Execute the monthly investment close process supporting ALSAC financial reporting.
• Reconcile portfolio valuations with custodians and external data providers.
• Prepare and file required TIC/SLT reports with the Federal Reserve Bank.
• Assist with annual audits and the collection of data for tax and regulatory filings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Statistics or related field and 2-4 years of experience within the investment and securities industry, including experience with performance monitoring/calculations, project management, performance reporting, and manager due diligence.
• Thorough knowledge of investment operations and transactions; high attention to detail; comfort working independently; understanding of general arithmetic, finance, accounting, statistics, and investment performance calculations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong knowledge of data processing, system software applications, financial databases, and Microsoft Office and Outlook.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience developing or configuring reports, dashboards, or workflows within investment, finance, or enterprise SaaS systems.
• Knowledge of various investment products (private equity, hedge funds, public markets, alternatives, etc.).
• CFA, CAIA, CPA, or CIMA preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with investment operations and transactions.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Understanding of general finance, accounting, and investment performance calculations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of data processing, system software applications, and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of various investment products.

Benefits & Perks

• Core Medical Coverage (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans)
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development