Analyst, Client Data

Cambridge Associates • Arlington, TX

5d • $60,600 - $78,800

About The Position

Cambridge Associates’ Client Data Team manages the client data component of investment data management for assigned external investment manager relationships across traditional and alternative asset classes. The role is operations-centric and supports internal stakeholder groups and internal and external CA applications. It involves data and document collection, processing, quality control, reconciliation, investment manager profile administration, and audit and due diligence support. The Analyst serves as a primary data contact for assigned external managers and a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders, while also supporting compliance requirements, application testing, and efforts to identify operational inefficiencies.

The position offers exposure to institutional client investment portfolios and alternative asset investing, access to data platforms, an onboarding program, internal transfer opportunities for high performers, collaboration with diverse colleagues, support for professional designations, and opportunities to join community service activities and recreational leagues. The role is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. The stated base salary range is $60,600–$78,800.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any major.
• One year of related internship experience and one year of work experience.
• Ability to operate in a highly productive, customer service-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Effective written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate with internal parties at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to support the team’s success.
• Interest in finance and desire to learn about the operational side of the investment industry.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. 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 a designated group of external investment managers across traditional and alternative asset classes, including data and document collection, data entry, quality checks, analysis, and reconciliation.
• Act as the primary investment data contact for assigned external investment managers and address their data processing needs on behalf of internal groups and external data contacts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders by addressing time-sensitive inquiries, investigating investment data discrepancies or gaps, and answering questions about data processes and policies.
• Provide dedicated 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 the firm’s financial services and compliance requirements, including actions in accordance with NDAs, collecting annual regulatory filings, and resolving errors.
• Participate in application and new functionality testing on behalf of the broader department.
• Develop skills and expertise to identify inefficiencies in the current operations model.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits program.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Opportunities to learn about institutional client investment portfolios and alternative assets investing.
• Available internal transfer opportunities for high performers.
• Opportunities to collaborate with diverse colleagues.
• Access to data platforms covering traditional and alternative investment asset classes.
• Onboarding program for new team members.
• Support and sponsorship for professional designations such as CFA, CAIA, and CIPM.
• Opportunities to participate in community service activities and recreational leagues.

What This Job Offers

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