Location: 401 N. Michigan Avenue Job Description: - Builds investment analytic capacity by centralizing key data collection of new and on-going investments, such as liquidity terms, holdings and performance details, and communications from fund managers.
- Aides in designing, building and testing systems to automate investment data collection, analysis and reporting.
- Interacts with multiple constituencies across the University as well as with external partners and audiences to complete collaborative tasks and resolve issues.
- Prepares exhibits for use in presentations to the management team and Investment Committee.
- Executes investment transactions for assigned portfolios such as processing all related wires through the custodian's electronic systems, or via hard copy; daily entry of transactions into the Office's database including accounting for capital calls, fees, stock and cash distributions, redemptions and purchases; and remedy discrepancies discovered through the reconciliation process.
- Prepares valuation and activity reports which includes recording the receipt of audited financial statements; performing data entry on holdings, leverage, and other fund activity into database; prepares reports to submit to custodian and management; and support the University in the annual audit.
- On-boards new investments by tracking compliance with the due diligence process; directs background checks, if applicable; secures original executed documentation; works with investment manager, comptroller's office, and custodian to establish new accounts and securities.
- Focuses on a primary asset class, gaining exposure to various asset classes.
- Supports facets of the investment process, including the monitoring of external investment specialists across asset classes.
- Performs other related work as needed.â‹â‹
Preferred Qualifications Education: - Mathematics, Accounting or Finance bachelor's degree.
Experience: - A minimum of two years of experience in middle office financial or treasury operations in an audit firm or bank.
Preferred Competencies - Work within a rigorous control environment.
- Understand accounting standards and their application to an institutional multi-asset class portfolio.
- Understand performance calculations and apply this understanding to new investment instruments and strategies.
- Proactive problem-solving orientation.
- Collaborate across functional teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Work independently, prioritize tasks, and understand the organization's goals and the impact of their function.
- Keen interest in portfolio management and institutional investment issues.
- Willingness and interest in expanding their knowledge of the investment process and capital markets.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Quickly master Bloomberg, Backstop, and Northern Trust Passport systems.
- Technological savvy.
- Attention to detail.
- Issue resolution skills.
Application Documents - Resume/CV (required)
- Reference Contact Information (3) (preferred)
- Cover letter (preferred)
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