Analyst, Client Data

Cambridge Associates • Arlington, TX

4d • $60,600 - $78,800

About The Position

Investment Operations Analysts on the Client Data Team manage the client data component of investment data management for an assigned group of external investment manager relationships. The operations-focused role involves collaboration with internal teams, data processing, investment manager profile administration, audit and due diligence support, quality control, and data reconciliation. The analyst supports internal stakeholder groups and internal and external CA applications.

The role also supports financial services and compliance requirements, contributes to application testing and operational improvements, and serves as a primary data contact for assigned investment managers. The position offers exposure to institutional client portfolios and alternative asset investing, access to investment data platforms, onboarding, opportunities to collaborate with colleagues, and support for professional designations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any major.
• One year of related internship experience and one year of work experience.
• Ability to work in a highly productive, customer-service-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with internal parties at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to support team success.
• Interest in finance and desire to learn about the operational side of the investments industry.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship or restriction now and in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Finance degree.
• Prior experience working in an offshore staff augmentation model.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investment data processing for assigned external investment managers across traditional and alternative asset classes, including collecting data and documents, entering data, performing quality checks and analysis, and reconciling data.
• Serve as the primary investment data contact for assigned external investment managers and address data-processing needs for internal groups and external data contacts.
• Respond to time-sensitive internal stakeholder inquiries about the covered universe, investigate data discrepancies or gaps, and answer questions about investment data processes and policies.
• Provide quality-control support for tasks performed by team members across the broader team.
• Audit investment manager data in proprietary databases, including historical data reconciliation and ad hoc reviews.
• Support financial services and compliance requirements, including actions in accordance with NDAs, collection of annual regulatory filings, and error resolution.
• Participate in application and new-functionality testing for the broader department.
• Develop expertise to identify inefficiencies in the current operations model.

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package.
• Support and sponsorship for professional designations such as CFA, CAIA, and CIPM.
• Onboarding program to acclimate new team members to the firm and job responsibilities.
• Opportunities to join community service activities and recreational leagues.
• Opportunities to collaborate with diverse colleagues.
• Internal transfer opportunities for high performers.
• Access to data platforms covering traditional and alternative investments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level