Investment Analyst

Cerity Partners•Seattle, WA

8d•$81,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Primary Responsibilities Track and monitor the investment performance of client portfolios: Enter client investments’ data using bank and manager statements or verify imported data into Performance Measurement System. Verify current and historical work for correct entry, accuracy, and proper codes. Produce quarterly and monthly performance reports for client meetings. Produce private markets-focused reports for subset of clients. Create custom spreadsheets and analysis. Keep Consultants, research members, and Marketing Coordinator informed of the status of the Performance Reports and other projects. Manager Monitoring Collect, reconcile, and analyze data used to calculate investment manager returns. Resolve data issues with custodians and portfolio managers. Provide input on portfolio performance/attribution to Consultants. Some commentary required. Public/Private Markets Research Group: Annual Real Estate survey compilation. Annual asset class reviews. Database maintenance. Ad-hoc projects. Record Maintenance: Create electronic copies of the Performance Reports and all clients’ deliverables. Maintain account notes for all sponsors/plans, monthly reconciliation spreadsheets, and update information in CRM. Additional Items: Assist Research departments e.g., write TOI, attend public and private markets manager meetings, contribute to monthly capital markets updates, assist with searches or other projects and analysis. Client Service: Provide client support. Provide Consultant support including input on portfolio performance/attribution. Some written commentary required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, preferably Finance, Economics, or Accounting
General investment and financial market knowledge particularly performance measurement methodologies and issues
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to formulate well-reasoned opinions and present them clearly to stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally, exercise sound judgment, and apply creative problem-solving to make effective use of available resources.
Demonstrate strong and effective communication, organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work in a team based/collaborative environment.
Must accept and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Adherence to all compliance policies & procedures.
Demonstrate the Cerity Partners culture.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Track and monitor the investment performance of client portfolios
Enter client investments’ data using bank and manager statements or verify imported data into Performance Measurement System
Verify current and historical work for correct entry, accuracy, and proper codes
Produce quarterly and monthly performance reports for client meetings
Produce private markets-focused reports for subset of clients
Create custom spreadsheets and analysis
Keep Consultants, research members, and Marketing Coordinator informed of the status of the Performance Reports and other projects
Collect, reconcile, and analyze data used to calculate investment manager returns
Resolve data issues with custodians and portfolio managers
Provide input on portfolio performance/attribution to Consultants
Annual Real Estate survey compilation
Annual asset class reviews
Database maintenance
Create electronic copies of the Performance Reports and all clients’ deliverables
Maintain account notes for all sponsors/plans, monthly reconciliation spreadsheets, and update information in CRM
Assist Research departments e.g., write TOI, attend public and private markets manager meetings, contribute to monthly capital markets updates, assist with searches or other projects and analysis
Provide client support
Provide Consultant support including input on portfolio performance/attribution