Investment Operations Analyst

Duke University • Durham, NC

97d • $75,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Are you an accountant looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your finance career? Look no further! Join the Finance team at DUMAC. DUMAC manages Duke University's prestigious investment portfolio and related pools of assets. The mission of Duke University's endowment is to support the people, programs, and activities of the university in perpetuity. Over the years, growth of the endowment through investment return and charitable giving has enabled the university to provide scholarships and fellowships to students, build faculty excellence, launch new programs and research efforts, and support a wide range of important needs. As an Investment Operations Analyst, you will work in a hybrid role-spending three days in the office and two days remote-giving you the flexibility to balance work and life.

Requirements

• Must be self-motivated, extremely detail-oriented, and an effective communicator.
• Fundamental accounting knowledge; familiarity with accounting and investment measurement principles is preferred.
• Advanced ability with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate and thrive in a team setting.
• Unwavering commitment to ethical behavior and professionalism.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, with proven academic excellence.
• 1-3 years of experience in investment accounting/operations, public accounting, or tax.
• CPA, Master's in Accounting, or CFA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain portfolio accounting systems for both private and public investments for the monthly closing process.
• Reconcile, research, and resolve any trade, valuation, and performance-related issues.
• Update market values and track other quantitative and qualitative data fields for investments.
• Execute cash movements and ensure trades are processed accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with internal and external investment managers, personnel at the administrator, custodian bank, audit, and tax consultants.
• Assist with reviewing investment performance, fee calculations, and operational results.
• Compile and analyze partner statements and financials with internal records and agreements.
• Complete required ad hoc reporting and special projects as necessary.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs.
• Generous retirement benefits.
• Wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree