Investment Operations Analyst - Reconciliation Specialist (US Start of Day)

About the role

We invite you to join our innovative team as an Investment Operations Analyst – Reconciliation. You'll play a critical role in supporting Ridgeline customers by owning daily reconciliation activities across cash, positions, tax lots, and securities. You'll investigate and resolve operational exceptions, ensure customers begin each trading day with accurate data, and proactively identify opportunities to improve processes through automation.

Responsibilities

• Manage new account setups, maintenance updates, and portfolio group terminations as directed by customers.
• Execute financial transaction recording on a trade-date basis, oversee income/expense accruals, and facilitate period-end close processes.
• Carefully coordinate post-trade workflows including broker communication, CTM matching, confirmations, and allocations to ensure accurate T+1 settlement.
• Oversee mandatory and voluntary corporate actions, ensuring all activity is reconciled through rigorous standard controls.
• Administer daily pricing, FX rates, and security master data, resolving vendor exceptions in compliance with customer policies.
• Conduct daily reconciliations of positions, cash, and tax lots; proactively research and document the resolution of breaks.
• Deliver daily and monthly performance analytics ensuring GIPS compliance and addressing complex return inquiries.
• Investigate operational inquiries and surface data-driven insights to enhance both customer outcomes and platform functionality.
• Leverage AI/ML and automation to design scalable workflows and streamline manual processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in investment operations or a related middle/back-office function.
• Familiarity with portfolio accounting, reconciliation, performance reporting, and trade lifecycle management.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve breaks and exceptions independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with customers and internal teams.
• Proficiency with Google Apps or MS Office, especially spreadsheets.
• Curiosity about new technologies, including AI-driven tools, and willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Experience with enterprise SaaS or fintech platforms.
• Familiarity with tools such as Slack, JIRA, Confluence, or Kantata.
• Exposure to APIs, AWS, or other cloud-based architectures.
• CFA or CPA designation (or progress towards one).

Skills

• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Financial analysis
• Data management
• Automation and AI

Benefits

• Flexible schedule: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET
• Compensation range: $101,500 - $127,000 (for New York and California based only)
• Company Stock Plan
• Unlimited vacation
• Educational and wellness reimbursements
• $0 cost employee insurance plans

Pay

The cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $101,500-$127,000. Final compensation amounts are determined by multiple factors, including candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amount listed above.

Schedule

This position follows a 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET schedule to provide critical reconciliation support before the trading day begins, ensuring customers are operationally ready when markets open.