Investment Operations Analyst

AARP • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health and financial security, and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation's largest-circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and the AARP Bulletin.
Treasury is responsible for the cash and investment management activities of the AARP enterprise. This includes maintaining sufficient liquidity for operating needs, maximizing earnings on investments within policy guidelines and efficiently processing daily transactions.
The Investment Operations Analyst compiles data and prepares reports on portfolio valuations, holdings, fees, other investment information, for use by investment staff, committees, and boards. Manages the Dynamo investment data software system. Assists with investment operations including raising cash from existing investments, funding new investments, and rebalancing investments in accordance with investment policies and direction from the investment team. Analyzes investment transactions to ensure valuations, fees, and cash flows are correct and reconcile any discrepancies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, plus 2+ years of relevant professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience related to the role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management and with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail; ability to work independently and collaboratively; self-motivated problem solver with strong planning, organizational, and resource management skills; adaptable to shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated experience in project management and cross-functional collaboration.
• AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time.

Responsibilities

• Prepare investment materials for Investment Committee members, Board members, and internal/external stakeholders.
• Manage our CRM workflow and data storage process by monitoring and updating data to the system. This includes filing all our funds’ quarterly reports, letters from managers, fee schedules, etc. Also includes retrieving all files from our alternative asset managers’ data rooms and storing on the Dynamo system.
• Assist with investment operations and performance reporting. Duties include rebalancing investment portfolios monthly to ensure compliance with investment policies and assisting in the review and movements of cash to cover capital calls, portfolio rebalancing and expense payments. Ensure all trades with our outside investment managers are completed timely and accurately.
• Work with our fund managers to obtain Schedule K-1s from our alternative asset funds to be used by the AARP tax department.
• Work with investment managers, custodians, auditors, and internal finance teams to ensure appropriate recording and reconciliation of investment activity.

Benefits

• AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees