Investment Analyst, OCIO Operations

Level: 3-5 years of financial operations experience Location: Boston or Remote in any state where we are registered As an OCIO Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the OCIO Operations team in the processing and reconciliation of all aspects of the trading process for OCIO portfolios including trade communication, cash reconciliations, positions reconciliation, trade acknowledgement, and settlement confirmation. Vehicles traded include mutual funds, ETFs, commingled funds, hedge funds, private equity and separately managed accounts. In this highly visible and fast paced role, you will play a role in overseeing all aspects of trading OCIO client portfolios including trade execution and settlement, portfolio policy monitoring, cash management and reconciliation. These activities involve interfacing with hedge fund managers, private equity managers, asset management firms, custodian banks and fund administrators. You will also interact with various internal consulting and research teams. In addition to the investment operations support, this individual will be responsible for taking part in projects to improve operational efficiency on the team. Key Responsibilities Act as main point of contact for trade communication with asset managers and hedge fund firm as well as custodians for all executed orders Prepare and complete as needed all transaction forms and understand all pertinent deadlines associated with transactions including fund notification periods, liquidity parameters, and cash needs Responsible for monitoring capital calls and distributions and ensuring payments are made or received Provide support for estimated valuation and proxy pricing for alternative asset classes Work on process improvements to improve the operational workflow of the team Maintain meticulous documentation of all activity for each account including all subscription documentation, trade history, and client documents Prepare cash reconciliations to support the trading process Reconcile positions to ensure all portfolios are accurate at the beginning of the trading day Assist the OCIO Team in special projects as needed Job Qualifications The successful candidate will be highly detail-oriented, a self-starter with strong organizational skills and multi-tasking capabilities. They must be able to identify red flags and raise questions as appropriate and able to work in a deadline driven environment. The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, both oral and written. The ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, interfacing with personnel at all levels inside and outside of NEPC, will be an important qualification. Highly advanced Excel, Word and PowerPoint are also necessary. Experience in portfolio accounting and order management systems preferred. College degree or equivalent experience required. A candidate with a demonstrated curiosity to learn, entrepreneurial spirit with an interest in being part of a fast-growing team is a plus! Compensation The base salary for this role is $62,000 - $81,000 per year with an additional annual performance bonus. Individual compensation is based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, certifications, location, responsibilities of the role, internal equity and alignment with market data. Company Background NEPC, LLC is a full-service investment consulting firm based in Boston, Massachusetts. We were founded in 1986 and now have approximately 375 employees and over 400 clients. We help governments, institutions, families, and individuals preserve and grow their capital across different asset classes and market cycles. We provide a variety of consulting services such as asset allocation, performance measurement, policy formulation, investment manager research, and discretionary portfolio management. Our clients include defined benefit, defined contribution, endowments, foundations, trusts, public, corporate, Taft-Hartley, health & welfare, high net worth, insurance, and private plans. Company Culture and Values Culture is important to us here at NEPC – our values include putting clients first, doing the right thing, bringing your whole self to work, building trust, embracing change, and having a “we before me” approach in our work. Advancing diversity and inclusion within our firm and industry is also a core initiative at NEPC. We are a strong advocate of promotion from within, so excellent potential exists for professional growth. We’re a fun (but demanding) company with excellent working conditions, a flexible, hybrid work offering and a very supportive, team-oriented environment, and a full benefits program to support your life and well-being. NEPC is an Affritive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (June 2026) #J-18808-Ljbffr NEPC, LLC