Analyst, Investment Operations

About the role

The University of Illinois Foundation (Foundation) is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving organization of the University of Illinois. It works closely with alumni and friends, faculty and staff, corporations and foundations, as well as campus development professionals to create fundraising programs and opportunities that benefit the University. The Investment Operations Analyst provides critical support to the investment team tasked with managing a multi-asset class investment portfolio, with a focus on ensuring the availability of accurate and timely data and maintaining policies and procedures in accordance with best practices. The position leverages technology to optimize operations. Application deadline: October 4, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Enter transactions and valuations in the internal investment portfolio system and initiate transactions in the custodian’s trade order management system.
• Reconcile, research, and resolve trade, valuation, and performance-related discrepancies between the internal investment portfolio system, custodian, and investment manager.
• Prepare performance reporting and related analytics for internal and external constituents.
• Maintain an internal database of investment documents by monitoring, downloading, and organizing information provided by investment managers.
• Maintain liquidity and fee terms for all investments in the internal investment portfolio system and prepare cash flow projections and analysis of cash needs.
• Complete subscription and redemption documents for review and execution and respond to KYC/AML requests.
• Respond to various surveys regarding asset allocation, fees, and performance.
• Assist with operational due diligence on new and existing investments.
• Assist with annual audit requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, with a track record of strong academic achievement.
• 2–5 years of progressive experience.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Process-oriented and able to manage simultaneous projects.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work collaboratively.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel and adeptness at learning new software/systems.

Preferred qualifications

• Prior investment operations experience at an endowment, foundation, pension, OCIO, investment consultant, or fund administrator.
• Experience with institutional investment portfolios, including exposure to performance measurement and portfolio management.

Pay

Starting salary range: $66,500–$77,000 per year. Compensation is based on specific experience and qualifications and is not limited by the posted range.

Schedule

Hybrid schedule combining in-office collaboration with up to 2 days of remote work flexibility.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Company-paid life insurance
• Generous vacation time (24 days annually)
• Pension benefits
• State-of-the-art, LEED-certified workspace with on-site wellness center and café with healthy dining options