Analyst, Investment Operations (San Francisco Bay Area)
A leading institutional investment organization is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to join its Investment Operations team. This role supports a globally diversified investment portfolio and is responsible for ensuring the accurate execution of securities transactions, cash movements, and investment operations.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, analytical, and detail-oriented with experience supporting public market investments, trade settlement, and cash management. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside investment professionals in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while gaining exposure to a broad range of asset classes.
Responsibilities
- Execute and monitor domestic and international securities transactions across multiple asset classes.
- Prepare and manage daily cash forecasts to support investment decision-making and asset allocation.
- Coordinate internal cash transfers, investment funding, wire activity, and settlement processes.
- Facilitate trade settlements, reconciliations, and resolution of transaction exceptions.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of investment and accounting data.
- Serve as the primary point of contact with brokers, custodians, and internal stakeholders regarding trade activity.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on operational initiatives, process improvements, and system enhancements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in investment operations, trade operations, fund operations, treasury, or securities settlements.
- Experience supporting public market investments, including equities and fixed income.
- Knowledge of investment operations, securities settlement, cash management, and reconciliations.
- Familiarity with derivatives and other complex financial instruments is a plus.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with strong proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with financial reporting, data analysis, and business intelligence tools.
- Bloomberg Terminal experience is preferred.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Compensation:
Base Salary: $95-120K, plus bonus and strong benefits
This role also offers a hybrid in-office work schedule. If you're an ambitious operations professional looking to join an established investment management firm, please email Chuck Abba at [email protected].