Sr. Investment Operations Analyst

Overview

The Senior Investment Operations Analyst provides day-to-day investment operations support to investment portfolio managers, traders, and the Finance department. The role focuses primarily on middle- and back-office investment operations, including trade processing, settlement, reconciliation, reporting, and corporate actions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure data quality in the trade order management system and downstream systems by overseeing and reviewing trade entry and reconciliation processes.
• Prepare reports, including:
  • Trade activity summaries supporting the monthly Investment Committee package
  • Alternative asset transactions
  • Daily asset allocation and end-of-day trade file notifications
  • Daily extended cash forecasts
  • Ad hoc corporate action reporting
• Ensure the timely settlement of non-standard securities transactions, including:
  • Physical settlement of private placements
  • Free receives and delivers versus cash wires for bank loans
  • Security payment orders (SPOs) for factor updates
• Oversee all trade settlements, including electronic Deliver versus Payment and Receive versus Payment transactions.
• Ensure timely elections for all voluntary corporate actions by internal or external managers.
• Verify that corporate action elections are provided to the custodian on or before the applicable expiration date.
• Monitor corporate action processing by the custodian and confirm that transactions are properly reflected in the trade order management system.
• Participate in special projects and support internal and external audit requests.
• Support the Investment Accounting team by identifying unapplied wires and open payables and receivables.
• Process asset transfers and handle other ad hoc requests.
• Provide backup support for Derivatives Operations and Investment Operations.
• Review policies and processes and recommend improvements and automation opportunities.
• Use technology to automate repetitive tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 5–8 years of cumulative, relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Ability to multitask and work independently and in a team environment.
• High motivation, initiative, and results focus.
• Versatility and flexibility to provide coverage for other team members.
• Occasional nights and weekends are required.
• Experience with Bloomberg or another trade order management system.
• Experience with Simcorp Dimension or another investment accounting system.
• Good Excel skills.
• Previous experience working with investments, including fixed income, alternative assets, loans, and/or derivatives.
• Experience with Power BI or a similar reporting application.

Location and Work Authorization

• This is a remote role with required travel to the Farmington, CT office for in-person events a few times per year.
• Employer work visa sponsorship and support are not provided for this role. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at hire and must maintain authorization to work in the United States throughout their employment with our company.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $99,700–$134,800, plus eligibility for an annual bonus program.
• Flexible full-time or hybrid telecommuting arrangements.
• 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company matching up to 6%.
• Paid time away, including vacation and sick time, flex days, and ten paid holidays.
• Company matching for eligible community contributions.

Remote Network Requirements

Remote employees must have an internet connection that meets the following standards:

• Minimum internet speed: 100 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload, in alignment with the FCC's definition of broadband.
• Permitted internet types: Fiber, cable, such as Comcast or Spectrum, or DSL.
• Not permissible: Satellite, such as Starlink; cellular broadband, including hotspots; any other wireless technology; or wired dial-up.

Applicants will be asked to test their internet speed and confirm that their connection meets or exceeds these standards.

Identity Verification

After the initial phone screen, candidates are required to participate in all interviews by video. Verification procedures may be used at key points in the hiring process to confirm that candidates are not seeking employment fraudulently, including through the use of a false identity.

Failure to comply with verification procedures may result in:

• Disqualification from the recruitment process
• Withdrawal of a job offer
• Termination of employment and other criminal and/or civil remedies if fraud is discovered