Investment Performance Professional

Utimco•Austin, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Performance Professional is responsible for supporting the calculation, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of investment performance across UTIMCO portfolios. This role partners closely with Operations, Accounting, Investment, Risk, and Technology teams to ensure accurate and timely performance measurement and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

0-5 Years of experience in finance, investment operations, or related field
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Business, or related field
Understanding of investment concepts, portfolio performance measurement, and financial markets
General knowledge of accounting principles and investment accounting
Experience analyzing investment returns, cash flows, benchmarks, and reconciliations
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with investment accounting or performance systems
Experience creating reports and dashboards in Power BI or similar business intelligence tools
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
Elevated attention to detail as well as strong verbal/written communications skills and presence to communicate effectively
Collegial team player possessing intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and thoughtfulness
Constructive, “can do” attitude committed to consistently doing what is in the best interest of the organization
Unquestioned honesty, integrity, and transparency
Cultural fit is a must in a respectful, collegial, and open working environment
Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Power BI or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Progress toward or interest in CFA, CIPM, or CPA designation

Responsibilities

Support daily and monthly performance reporting processes for internal management and external reporting
Calculate and validate daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual portfolio performance returns across multiple asset classes
Analyze portfolio returns, cash flows, benchmarks, attribution, and value-added performance metrics
Reconcile investment positions, transactions, market values, and performance data between custodians, accounting systems, and internal records
Assist with performance attribution analysis to explain active returns relative to benchmarks
Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, breaks, and reporting exceptions in a timely manner
Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports using Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools
Assist with audits and documentation of procedures and controls
Maintain and enhance reporting dashboards and data visualization tools
Partner with Accounting and Investment teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across systems
Support process improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and operational efficiencies
Build relationships across the Operations/OAR team and all other UTIMCO teams in order to foster an excellent culture within the organization
Utilizes experience and knowledge to work through more complex issues and assignments with minimal supervision; take full responsibility for assigned tasks