Investment Operations Analyst

Wellesley College • Wellesley, MA

8d • $100,000 - $120,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Operations Analyst will support the day-to-day operations functions of the Investment Office. This includes a broad spectrum of tasks and responsibilities on cash, position, and performance reconciliation, data management across multiple portfolio management systems, interaction with custodial banks and technology platforms, and ultimately supporting the implementation of investment decisions. The role will also play a crucial part in the preparation of quarterly and annual reporting to the Wellesley College Board, supporting the annual audit process, and annual tax compliance process.

Requirements

• The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline, along with 2-4 years of relevant experience, particularly within investment operations or financial reporting at an endowment, foundation, institutional asset manager, or asset servicer.
• Prior experience instructing custodians, supporting the audit process of an institutional portfolio with external managers, supporting annual tax compliance process.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.
• Familiarity with financial and investment data and reporting, cash/treasury management, financial reconciliation, as well as expertise in administration of data in portfolio management systems (ex. Private-I, Solovis, Caissa).
• Strong to advanced MS Excel, Outlook, Word, and SharePoint.
• Experience working with custodian banks like Northern Trust, BNY, and State Street; navigating their systems, reporting tools, monitoring accounts, and interacting with their teams.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience providing operational support to the audit process at an investment manager or endowment office a plus.
• Experience with performance calculation concepts, validating performance, and the standards for presenting performance information a plus

Responsibilities

• Cash Management and Reconciliation
• Data and Document Management, working with systems
• Financial Reporting, Tax, Audit
• Analysis and peer review of various internal/external investment reporting
• Generating instructions for our banks

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Exceptional Benefits Package: Access a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision and pre-tax saving benefits, life insurance, disability coverage, and more to safeguard your health and that of your loved ones.
• Commuting and Transportation: Enjoy the convenience of free parking on our picturesque campus, easily accessible from major roadways. We are also accessible via the MBTA commuter rail.
• Paid Time Off: Take advantage of paid vacations, personal days, sick time, and holidays to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life harmony.
• Retirement Savings: Plan for the future with our retirement savings plan. Wellesley College contributes up to 10.5% towards your 403(b) plan for eligible employees
• Work/Life and Wellness: A hybrid work environment for select positions (additional details will be provided during the interview process), caregiving support through Wellthy, legal plan insurance, pet insurance discount and a variety of other resources including retirement planning, and access to cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills and explore growth opportunities through continuing training and pathways for growth within our supportive environment.
• Tuition and Education Benefits: Invest in your education with tuition benefits, and access resources to navigate student loan forgiveness, reinforcing our commitment to your ongoing learning.
• Campus Privileges: Enjoy free use of our state-of-the-art athletic and fitness facilities with onsite fitness classes, Library resources, and seize opportunities to attend diverse campus events that contribute to a vibrant community.

What This Job Offers

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