Investment Operations Analyst

Sammons Financial Group • Chicago, IL

9h • $68,462 - $142,628

About The Position

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. Apply established investment operations practices to resolve data discrepancies, support structured and complex instruments, and ensure timely and accurate downstream reporting. Work independently within defined processes while escalating higher-risk or ambiguous issues appropriately and contributing to ongoing process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field Required
• 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
• Ability to independently manage recurring operational responsibilities with attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills to partner with accounting, investment, and operations stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a production-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

• 2-4 years' of relevant investment operations, IBOR support, or investment data management experience Preferred
• Experience supporting multiple asset classes, including fixed income, structured products, and private or alternative investments Preferred
• Experience with Power Query, Power BI, SQL, or similar data tools Preferred

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.
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
• As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
• Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.

Benefits

• Sammons Financial Group offers a competitive benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Retirement, PTO and Holiday Pay.
• Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a 100% company-funded retirement plan, so you can save for retirement without contributing a penny of your own paycheck.
• Healthy balance between work and personal lives. Friday afternoons off all year long, competitive PTO, and generous number of paid holidays.
• Our incentive program for defined goals subject to eligibility and performance. Monetary rewards are based on individual and/or overall company performance.
• Colleagues who support one another, model our core values, and drive our healthy, high-performing culture.

What This Job Offers

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