GuideStone Financial Resources · 9 hours ago
Associate Analyst & Trader - Fund Operations
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expGuideStone Financial Resources is an innovative organization that invests in the development of its employees. The Associate Analyst & Trader - Fund Operations is responsible for operational tasks related to the mutual fund business, including performance reporting, daily trading, liquidity management, and regulatory filings.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesInsuranceRetirement
Responsibilities
Execute daily cash desk operations, including review of required reports and coordination with service providers
Prepare and analyze daily reports to guide trades within funds‑of‑funds strategies and determine trades to maintain alignment with each fund’s established liquidity targets and investment parameters
Coordinate with the Portfolio Manager to run scenario analyses, recommend trades and enter orders based on desired fund positioning targets
Provide allocation recommendations to the Portfolio Manager and coordinate with sub‑advisers on subscriptions and redemptions
Contribute to internal committee reporting, including liquidity oversight and risk management, and participate in meetings, as required
Produce and maintain daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual Fund performance reports, including benchmarks and regulatory reporting
Responsible for updates to fact sheets, website content, annual 15(c) performance materials and certain regulatory filings
Collaborate on board meeting materials and monthly reporting with Finance & Accounting and Risk Management, as needed
Assist with oversight and due diligence of third‑party service providers, including invoice review and service‑level monitoring
Maintain records per regulatory requirements and continuously enhance desktop procedures to improve efficiency
Cooperate with all areas within Investments and maintain professional relationships and interaction with other departments within GuideStone Financial Resources
Perform additional duties and provide overtime support, as required, to meet organizational objectives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Two years or less experience in the investment industry, highly preferred
Strong analytical skills
Strong self-starter that is eager to learn about the investment and/or mutual fund industry and a desire to excel – not afraid to tackle the unknown and willingness to be coached
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to investment managers, internal staff, investment consultants and third-party vendors
Outstanding organization and ability to adhere to deadlines
Ability to develop well thought-out conclusions/recommendations which take into consideration the best interests of the department, organization and/or shareholders
Thorough understanding of various investment vehicles, strategies and terminology
Basic knowledge of mutual fund organizational structure, service provider roles and responsibilities, Investment Company Act of 1940, Securities Act of 1933 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940
Proficient skills in MS Office, specifically Microsoft Excel, StyleADVISOR, Morningstar Direct, FactSet, Python and appropriate GuideStone system applications
Must have complete confidentiality regarding GuideStone business matters, both internally and externally
Preferred
Master's degree, optional
Two years or less experience in the investment industry, highly preferred
Benefits
Generous benefits package
Flexible work schedules
The opportunity to be involved in community outreach
Tuition reimbursement
Company
GuideStone Financial Resources
GuideStone® provides churches, ministries, faith-aligned institutions and Christian households with financial solutions that support our shared biblical values — equipping believers to lead resilient lives and advance the Kingdom of God.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.19MKey Investors
Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation
2024-02-08Grant· $0.19M
Leadership Team
Mark Borchgardt
Chief Financial Officer
John R. Jones
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
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2025-03-23
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