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Investment Operations Analyst
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$55K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Trade Processing and Settlement:
Execute and monitor trade orders across various asset classes, ensuring timely and accurate settlement.
Coordinate with brokers, custodians, and counterparties to resolve trade discrepancies and ensure smooth transaction processing.
Maintain trade logs and records for audit trail purposes.
Portfolio Reconciliation:
Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of portfolio positions, cash balances, and transactions.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between internal records and external sources (e.g., custodian statements).
Performance Measurement and Reporting:
Calculate and analyze investment performance metrics, including returns, attribution, and benchmarks.
Prepare and distribute performance reports to portfolio managers, clients, and stakeholders on a regular basis.
Assist in preparing materials for client presentations and investment committee meetings.
Data Management and Analysis:
Maintain and update investment data, including security master files, pricing data, and corporate actions.
Perform data validation and quality checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of investment information.
Utilize analytical tools and software to analyze data and support decision-making processes.
Process Improvement and Automation:
Identify opportunities to streamline investment operations processes and improve efficiency.
Collaborate with IT and operations teams to implement automation solutions and enhance system capabilities.
Document procedures and workflows to ensure consistency and compliance with industry standards.
Risk Management and Compliance:
Monitor investment guidelines and regulatory requirements to ensure adherence throughout the investment process.
Assist in conducting risk assessments and identifying potential operational risks.
Support compliance testing and audits by providing data and responding to inquiries.
Qualification
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Required
Financial Markets Knowledge: Understanding of financial instruments, asset classes, and investment products (e.g., equities, fixed income, derivatives).
Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills to analyze data and interpret investment performance metrics.
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in trade execution, reconciliation, and performance reporting.
Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with investment management systems, trading platforms, and data analytics tools (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, Morningstar).
Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Problem-Solving Ability: Ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and resolve problems efficiently.
Time Management: Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in investment operations, middle office, or a related role within the financial services industry.
Preferred
Master’s degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, CIPM).
Benefits
Performance-based bonuses
Health insurance
Retirement plans
Other perks
Company
Augment Jobs
Built by Recruiters for Job Seekers Augment Jobs is a staffing, interview prep, and networking platform designed to help candidates secure high paying roles in finance, consulting, and technology.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase
