Investment Operations Analyst - Sammons Financial Group Asset Management
About the role
Maintain the daily accuracy and integrity of the Investment Book of Record (IBOR) through reconciliations, data validation and maintenance, reporting, and operational support across a diverse investment portfolio including public and private asset classes.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily and periodic validation of positions, transactions, pricing, and security data within the IBOR to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Execute IBOR to ABOR reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies using established procedures; escalate complex or systemic issues as appropriate.
- Build, maintain, and update securities and transactions across public and private asset classes, ensuring accurate setup and documentation.
- Conduct reasonableness reviews of valuation movements, cash flows, corporate actions, and investment activity.
- Monitor and resolve investment data exceptions impacting performance measurement, and operational processes.
- Support structured products and private investments through use of Intex and other vendor systems to validate cash flows and investment data inputs.
- Assist in testing and validation activities related to system enhancements, new investment products, and IBOR platform updates.
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to workflows and controls.
- Maintain process documentation and support internal control requirements related to IBOR data integrity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field
- 2-4 years' of relevant investment operations, IBOR support, or investment data management experience
- Experience supporting multiple asset classes, including fixed income, structured products, and private or alternative investments
- Experience with Power Query, Power BI, SQL, or similar data tools
- Working knowledge of investment products and operational workflows across multiple asset classes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes within defined processes
- Effective communication skills to partner with accounting, investment, and operations stakeholders
- Ability to independently manage recurring operational responsibilities with attention to detail and accuracy
Qualifications
- Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity)
- Attendance and punctuality as per Sammons Financial Group Companies policy
- Participation in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary
Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to prioritize competing deadlines
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance. Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success. Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k). Work–life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays. Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs. Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you.
Pay
Salary Range Information: USD $77,019.99 - USD $128,365.00 /Yr. Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience.
Schedule
Specific schedule details are not provided in the job posting.