Investment Operations Manager
Starr · New York, NY · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Play a critical role in supporting investment operations for the global investment office.
- Support routine operations as well as being an integral part of change management efforts.
- Key liaison between portfolio managers, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, and Accounting functions.
- Successfully manage long-term projects while keeping management apprised of progress.
- Lead the onboarding of new investment accounts and managers and provide ongoing support throughout the investment lifecycle including tracking and processing funding requests.
- Build relationships with contacts at banks, custodians, data/software vendors, administrators, and asset managers to troubleshoot operational issues.
- Lead efforts to enhance the reporting framework for investment related KPIs including investment income and investment related expenses.
- Contribute to the development of automated reporting dashboards/lead sheets.
- Draw on past experience to streamline large datasets into improved management reporting deliverables.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field.
- 8+ years of investment accounting and/or middle office experience within an institutional investor or asset manager. Experience within Insurance Company strongly preferred but not required.
- Experience with Clearwater Analytics preferred but not required.
- Experience as the primary contact with banking partners and vendors required.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office software packages (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Team player, with the ability to support time sensitive ad-hoc projects.
- Demonstrated the ability to effectively manage direct reports and work alongside other departments.