Investment Operations Analyst - Reconciliation Specialist (US Start of Day)
Ridgeline · Reno, NV · 1 mo ago
Hybrid$102k–$127k/yrFull-time
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The posting includes: intro paragraphs about role, then "The Impact You Will Have" with bullet list of duties (Account Administration, Investment Accounting, etc). That's responsibilities.
Then "What We Look For" includes qualifications: Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years experience, familiarity, attention to detail, analytical skills, communication, proficiency with Google Apps/MS Office, curiosity about new tech, availability for early start (5-6am EST). Also bonus experience etc.
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for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to map content.
The posting includes: intro paragraphs about role, then "The Impact You Will Have" with bullet list of duties (Account Administration, Investment Accounting, etc). That's responsibilities.
Then "What We Look For" includes qualifications: Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years experience, familiarity, attention to detail, analytical skills, communication, proficiency with Google Apps/MS Office, curiosity about new tech, availability for early start (5-6am EST). Also bonus experience etc.
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We have:
- About the role: intro paragraphs describing role, mission, schedule (8am-4pm ET) etc. Also mention early start availability 5-6am EST (that's a requirement). But schedule is separate.
- Responsibilities: the bullet list of impact areas.
- Requirements: maybe the mandatory qualifications: Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years experience, familiarity with portfolio accounting etc, attention to detail, analytical problem-solving, communication skills, proficiency with Google Apps/MS Office, curiosity about new tech, availability for early start (5-6am EST). Also work authorized in US without sponsorship (could be a requirement but minor metadata; we can fold into short p or drop). We'll include as part of Requirements.
- Qualifications: maybe education (Bachelor's degree) and bonus experience? But we already used education in Requirements. Could separate: Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field. Bonus experience etc. But we need to avoid duplication. Perhaps better: Requirements: experience and skills; Qualifications: education; Skills: technical proficiencies; Benefits: benefits; Pay: compensation; Schedule: schedule.
Let's extract:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
Experience: 3–5 years of experience in investment operations or a related middle/back-office function.
Familiarity: portfolio accounting, reconciliation, performance reporting, trade lifecycle management.
Attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and timeliness.
Analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to resolve breaks and exceptions independently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Google Apps or MS Office, especially spreadsheets.
Curiosity about new technologies, including AI-driven tools, willingness to learn.
Availability for an early start, typically between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM EST, is required.
Bonus: 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).
Work authorized in US without sponsorship (minor metadata).
Now Benefits: unlimited vacation, educational and wellness reimbursements, $0 cost employee insurance plans, Company Stock Plan (subject to Stock Option Agreement). Also "many opportunities for advancement". We'll list.
Pay: cash compensation targeted at $101,500-$127,000 for New York and California based only. Note that it's location-based; we still include Pay section because posting states it.
Schedule: position follows 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET schedule to provide critical reconciliation support before trading day begins. Also early start availability 5-6am EST is a requirement but schedule is 8-4.
We should not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID.
We must remove boilerplate: EEO, equal-opportunity, scam-warning, privacy policy, application instructions, cookie/navigation/legal. The posting includes "Ridgeline is proud to be a community-minded, discrimination-free equal opportunity workplace." and privacy policy lines. Remove those.
Also "This posting is for an existing vacancy." maybe minor metadata; we can drop or fold into short p. Probably drop.
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About the role
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Then Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
maybe also include bonus? But bonus could be under Qualifications or Skills. Let's put bonus under Qualifications as additional preferred qualifications.
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for technical proficiencies: Google Apps/MS Office, Slack, JIRA, Confluence, Kantata, APIs, AWS, AI tools, etc.
Then Benefits
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Then Pay
The cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $101,500-$127,000 (for New York and California based positions). Final compensation is determined by experience and expertise and may vary.
Then Schedule
This position follows an 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET schedule to provide critical reconciliation support before the trading day begins.
Make sure not to include filler like "commensurate with experience". We have specific numbers.
Now craft content.
About the role paragraph: combine intro sentences: "Are you a detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for streamlining complex investment operations? Do you enjoy collaborating closely with customers and cross-functional teams to solve high-impact operational challenges? Are you eager to bring innovation and automation to middle- and back-office workflows in the investment management industry? If so, we invite you to be a part of our innovative team. As an Investment Operations Analyst, you’ll play a key role in supporting Ridgeline customers by managing critical investment operations functions such as reconciliation, performance reporting, trade capture, and more. You’ll be the go-to expert ensuring that customer operations are accurate, timely, and scalable. This role also helps bridge customer experience and product evolution by identifying process improvements and automation opportunities. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, including AI tools such as ChatGPT, to deliver efficient, forward-thinking solutions and insights that shape the future of investment operations." Also mention schedule? Already in Schedule section. Could mention early start? Already in Requirements.
We'll keep that as About the role.
Now Responsibilities list items: each bullet from Impact You Will Have.
List:
- Account Administration – Set up new accounts, process updates and terminations, and maintain portfolio group structures as directed by customers.
- Investment Accounting – Record financial transactions on a trade-date basis, process income and expense accruals, and support period-end close activities.
- Trade Capture & Settlement – Ensure accurate posting, support post-trade workflows (matching, confirmations, allocations), and meet T+1 settlement requirements.
- Corporate Actions – Process mandatory and voluntary corporate actions and reconcile all activity through standard controls.
- Pricing & Security Master – Apply daily pricing, FX rates, and security master data from third-party vendors, resolving exceptions and ensuring compliance with customer policies.
- Reconciliation – Serve as a primary Recon and US SOD expert, performing daily reconciliations of positions, transactions, cash, and tax lots between Ridgeline and custodians/prime brokers; research and resolve breaks with clear documentation.
- Performance – Support daily and monthly performance reporting, ensuring calculations align with GIPS standards and addressing customer inquiries on returns and composites.
- Customer Engagement – Deliver exception reports, investigate and resolve inquiries, and surface operational insights that help improve both customer outcomes and Ridgeline’s platform.
- Automation & Innovation – Identify opportunities to streamline processes through AI/ML and automation, working with the broader team to design smarter workflows that scale with customer needs.
Now Requirements list: include mandatory items (excluding education maybe). Let's list:
- 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.
- Availability for an early start, typically between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM EST, is required.
- Must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
Now Qualifications: education plus bonus preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
- Preferred: Experience with enterprise SaaS or fintech platforms.
- Preferred: Familiarity with tools such as Slack, JIRA, Confluence, or Kantata.
- Preferred: Exposure to APIs, AWS, or other cloud-based architectures.
- Preferred: CFA or CPA designation (or progress towards one).
Now Skills: maybe technical proficiencies: Google Apps/MS Office, Slack, JIRA, Confluence, Kantata, APIs, AWS, AI tools (ChatGPT), spreadsheets. But some already in Requirements/Qualifications. To avoid duplication, we could put Skills as: Proficiency with Google Apps/MS Office (especially spreadsheets); familiarity with collaboration tools (Slack, JIRA, Confluence, Kantata); experience with APIs, AWS, or cloud architectures; ability to work with AI-driven tools. But we already have those in Requirements/Qualifications. Might be okay to have some overlap but better to keep distinct.
We could make Skills: Technical proficiency with Google Apps/MS Office (especially spreadsheets); experience with collaboration and project management tools (Slack, JIRA, Confluence, Kantata); knowledge of APIs, AWS, or cloud-based architectures; ability to leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT for process improvement.
Now Benefits list:
- Unlimited vacation.
- Educational and wellness reimbursements.
- $0 cost employee insurance plans.
- Participation in the Company Stock Plan (subject to applicable Stock Option Agreement).
- Opportunities for career advancement and impact on product.
Now Pay paragraph as above.
Schedule paragraph.
Now ensure we don't include any boilerplate like "Ridgeline is headquartered in Lake Tahoe..." That's company overview; we could include under About the role? Actually we have About Ridgeline paragraph describing company; could be part of About the role or maybe we could add a section "About Ridgeline" but not in allowed headings. Allowed headings are only those list. We could incorporate company overview into About the role paragraph or maybe drop it as not required? The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." We could include company overview in About the role as extra paragraph. It's substantive. Let's add a second paragraph under About the role: "Ridgeline is the first front-to-back system of record for investment managers. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday), the company was created to modernize an industry held back by outdated, disconnected technology. Powered by a single, real-time data set and embedded AI, Ridgeline helps firms automate complexity, accelerate collaboration, and deliver tailored client experiences at scale, without added headcount or risk. Ridgeline is headquartered in Lake Tahoe, with offices in New York,
About the role
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ThenResponsibilities
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Requirements
- ...
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
maybe also include bonus? But bonus could be under Qualifications or Skills. Let's put bonus under Qualifications as additional preferred qualifications. ThenSkills
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Benefits
- ...
Pay
The cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $101,500-$127,000 (for New York and California based positions). Final compensation is determined by experience and expertise and may vary.
ThenSchedule
This position follows an 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET schedule to provide critical reconciliation support before the trading day begins.
Make sure not to include filler like "commensurate with experience". We have specific numbers. Now craft content. About the role paragraph: combine intro sentences: "Are you a detail-oriented problem solver with a passion for streamlining complex investment operations? Do you enjoy collaborating closely with customers and cross-functional teams to solve high-impact operational challenges? Are you eager to bring innovation and automation to middle- and back-office workflows in the investment management industry? If so, we invite you to be a part of our innovative team. As an Investment Operations Analyst, you’ll play a key role in supporting Ridgeline customers by managing critical investment operations functions such as reconciliation, performance reporting, trade capture, and more. You’ll be the go-to expert ensuring that customer operations are accurate, timely, and scalable. This role also helps bridge customer experience and product evolution by identifying process improvements and automation opportunities. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, including AI tools such as ChatGPT, to deliver efficient, forward-thinking solutions and insights that shape the future of investment operations." Also mention schedule? Already in Schedule section. Could mention early start? Already in Requirements. We'll keep that as About the role. Now Responsibilities list items: each bullet from Impact You Will Have. List: - Account Administration – Set up new accounts, process updates and terminations, and maintain portfolio group structures as directed by customers. - Investment Accounting – Record financial transactions on a trade-date basis, process income and expense accruals, and support period-end close activities. - Trade Capture & Settlement – Ensure accurate posting, support post-trade workflows (matching, confirmations, allocations), and meet T+1 settlement requirements. - Corporate Actions – Process mandatory and voluntary corporate actions and reconcile all activity through standard controls. - Pricing & Security Master – Apply daily pricing, FX rates, and security master data from third-party vendors, resolving exceptions and ensuring compliance with customer policies. - Reconciliation – Serve as a primary Recon and US SOD expert, performing daily reconciliations of positions, transactions, cash, and tax lots between Ridgeline and custodians/prime brokers; research and resolve breaks with clear documentation. - Performance – Support daily and monthly performance reporting, ensuring calculations align with GIPS standards and addressing customer inquiries on returns and composites. - Customer Engagement – Deliver exception reports, investigate and resolve inquiries, and surface operational insights that help improve both customer outcomes and Ridgeline’s platform. - Automation & Innovation – Identify opportunities to streamline processes through AI/ML and automation, working with the broader team to design smarter workflows that scale with customer needs. Now Requirements list: include mandatory items (excluding education maybe). Let's list: - 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. - Availability for an early start, typically between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM EST, is required. - Must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship. Now Qualifications: education plus bonus preferred. - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field. - Preferred: Experience with enterprise SaaS or fintech platforms. - Preferred: Familiarity with tools such as Slack, JIRA, Confluence, or Kantata. - Preferred: Exposure to APIs, AWS, or other cloud-based architectures. - Preferred: CFA or CPA designation (or progress towards one). Now Skills: maybe technical proficiencies: Google Apps/MS Office, Slack, JIRA, Confluence, Kantata, APIs, AWS, AI tools (ChatGPT), spreadsheets. But some already in Requirements/Qualifications. To avoid duplication, we could put Skills as: Proficiency with Google Apps/MS Office (especially spreadsheets); familiarity with collaboration tools (Slack, JIRA, Confluence, Kantata); experience with APIs, AWS, or cloud architectures; ability to work with AI-driven tools. But we already have those in Requirements/Qualifications. Might be okay to have some overlap but better to keep distinct. We could make Skills: Technical proficiency with Google Apps/MS Office (especially spreadsheets); experience with collaboration and project management tools (Slack, JIRA, Confluence, Kantata); knowledge of APIs, AWS, or cloud-based architectures; ability to leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT for process improvement. Now Benefits list: - Unlimited vacation. - Educational and wellness reimbursements. - $0 cost employee insurance plans. - Participation in the Company Stock Plan (subject to applicable Stock Option Agreement). - Opportunities for career advancement and impact on product. Now Pay paragraph as above. Schedule paragraph. Now ensure we don't include any boilerplate like "Ridgeline is headquartered in Lake Tahoe..." That's company overview; we could include under About the role? Actually we have About Ridgeline paragraph describing company; could be part of About the role or maybe we could add a section "About Ridgeline" but not in allowed headings. Allowed headings are only those list. We could incorporate company overview into About the role paragraph or maybe drop it as not required? The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." We could include company overview in About the role as extra paragraph. It's substantive. Let's add a second paragraph under About the role: "Ridgeline is the first front-to-back system of record for investment managers. Founded by visionary entrepreneur Dave Duffield (co-founder of both PeopleSoft and Workday), the company was created to modernize an industry held back by outdated, disconnected technology. Powered by a single, real-time data set and embedded AI, Ridgeline helps firms automate complexity, accelerate collaboration, and deliver tailored client experiences at scale, without added headcount or risk. Ridgeline is headquartered in Lake Tahoe, with offices in New York,