Analyst - Investment Operations

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Job Description

As the Analyst - Investment Operations you will support the investment team through accurate, timely, and system-driven investment reporting, data management, and operational execution. The role focuses on developing and maintaining investment system reports, improving data quality and automation, and providing analytical support for performance, risk, liquidity, and ad-hoc investment needs. It is also responsible for executing investment transactions, reconciling portfolio activity, supporting the monthly investment close, and ensuring accurate cash and valuation records. In addition, the position assists with audits, regulatory reporting, and ongoing coordination with fund managers, custodians, and internal stakeholders.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in the preparation of performance, risk, liquidity, and other investment reports for internal and external stakeholders. Provide analytical and statistical support to the CIO and investment team for ad-hoc projects.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain system-based reporting within investment SaaS platforms to improve operational efficiency, data quality, and automation. Assist in the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing support of investment systems, software, and analytical tools. Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance data accuracy, efficiency, and controls.
• Execute and coordinate subscription and redemption requests for investment decisions approved by the team. Prepare and submit required documentation, including notices, wire instructions, and settlement confirmations. Track transaction status and ensure timely settlement in coordination with fund managers and the custodian bank.
• Assist with the review, coordination, and execution of fund manager and counterparty consents, including amendments, fund extension, and other consent-based actions. Track outstanding requests and maintain documentation related to approvals and effective dates.
• Monitor departmental email inboxes and the document/research management system to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timely follow-up. Maintain, reconcile, and validate investment portfolio data across internal systems and independent sources.
• Monitor and coordinate portfolio activity, including capital calls, distributions, and rebalancing. Prepare and maintain detailed cash reconciliations and forward-looking cash projections with the custodian bank. Research, document, and resolve reconciliation discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Execute the monthly investment close process supporting ALSAC financial reporting. Reconcile portfolio valuations with custodians and external data providers. Prepare and file required TIC/SLT reports with the Federal Reserve Bank.
• Assist with annual audits and the collection of data for tax and regulatory filings.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Statistics or related field and 2-4 years of experience within the investment and securities industry, including experience with performance monitoring/calculations, project management, performance reporting, and manager due diligence.
• Thorough knowledge of investment operations and transactions; high attention to detail; comfort working independently; understanding of general arithmetic, finance, accounting, statistics, and investment performance calculations;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong knowledge of data processing, system software applications, financial databases, and Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with experience developing or configuring reports, dashboards, or workflows within investment, finance, or enterprise SaaS systems. Knowledge of various investment products (private equity, hedge funds, public markets, alternatives, etc.). CFA, CAIA, CPA, or CIMA.

This position is based at ALSAC's National Executive Office in Memphis, TN and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits & Perks

The following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only. We're dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life's special moments. We're also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.

• Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
• 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
• Exceptional Paid Time Off
• Maternity / Paternity Leave
• Infertility Treatment Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance
• Enterprise Learning and Development
• And more

ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.

ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.

No Search Firms:

ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.