Investment Operations Analyst

ALM First • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

The Investment Operations Analyst supports investment accounting, clearing, and reporting operations. The role includes maintaining the investment accounting system, communicating with clients and brokers about trades, and compiling investment reports. The analyst works in a daily, production-oriented team environment, with training provided by team members, and interacts frequently with clients and colleagues in person and virtually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in finance.
• Two to five years of experience in an operational or investment accounting role with a financial institution, investment advisor, or hedge fund.
• Extreme attention to detail and the ability to review large amounts of data.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills.
• Understanding of basic investment accounting concepts.
• Understanding of security clearing processes and rules.
• Ability to listen attentively, understand others’ points, ask appropriate questions, and avoid interrupting inappropriately.
• Ability to use mathematics to solve problems.
• Ability to identify straightforward problems, review relevant information, evaluate options, and implement solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills, including data entry, analysis, formatting, formulas, charts, and reporting.
• Experience working with SQL databases and database reporting tools, including data entry, retrieval, analysis, and report generation.
• Familiarity with SAP Crystal Reports or similar reporting applications.
• Experience using accounting and financial software systems.
• Ability to create, edit, and incorporate graphics, charts, and other visual elements into business documents and presentations.
• Strong aptitude for learning and using new technologies, software applications, and business systems.
• Precision, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize issues and recommend process or approach changes to improve efficiency.
• Ability to work well in a daily, production-oriented team environment where training is provided by team members.
• Solid interpersonal, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, clients, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close by updating the investment accounting system with new data and quality-checking results.
• Produce monthly investment reports and extracts for clients.
• Reconcile new client investment portfolios.
• Assist in preparing quarterly call reports.
• Provide backup support and assist with processing trades.
• Identify pair-offs and trade assignments for the mortgage pipeline hedging line of business.
• Provide backup support and assist with monitoring and verifying margin calls for clients.
• Assist in preparing reports for managed mutual funds.

What This Job Offers

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