Investment Operations Analyst
Southern Methodist University Inc

Job Info

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Description

Salary Range:

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

About SMU

SMU's more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and 90 countries to take advantage of the University's small classes, hands-on research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs. The University offers a strong foundation in the humanities and sciences and undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs through eight schools.

Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is increasingly recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical leaders in their professions and communities. On the most beautiful college campus in the country, SMU Mustangs are energized by unbridled opportunities - from teaching, learning and research to creativity, performance and athletic endeavor.

About the Department:

Under the direction of the Southern Methodist University Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees, the Investments Office manages the $2.0 billion endowment, including minerals and other planned giving assets of the University.

About the Position:

The Investment Operations Analyst has primary responsibility for aggregating and organizing fund data, executing cash transactions, reporting on performance, exposure, risk and liquidity and data reconciliation. The position's responsibilities also include ensuring data and documentation integrity, maintaining technology resources, and other functions that support the successful implementation of the endowment's investment strategy. The Investment Operations Analyst is an integral member of the Investments Office operations and will report to the Director of Investment Operations and have regular interaction with the University accounting department and members of the investment team.

Essential Functions:

• Data Management: Aggregate, organize and reconcile manager and benchmark data including performance, market values, exposures, transactions, commitment information, and liquidity terms; Ensure integrity of performance and benchmark data; Maintain portfolio management system, setting up new investments; Research and resolve investment operations and accounting issues in a timely and accurate manner
  
• Cash Activity & Analysis: Process investment cash flows and develop cash forecasts; Complete subscription agreements and redemption notices; Analyze and process endowment invoices and expense assessment
  
• Reporting (Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual cadences): Prepare internal performance, asset allocation, liquidity, exposure, and risk reporting; Prepare standing quarterly report for Investment Committee Meetings; Prepare additional routine and ad hoc reporting for internal and external users
  
• Other: Serve as internal expert for investment technology platform; Assist with manager operational due diligence; Undertake special projects as needed; Continually look for ways to make process workflows more efficient by increasing automation, eliminating redundancies, and strengthening checks and controls
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's is required. Preferably degree in Accounting, Finance or a relevant area.

A minimum of three (3) years of experience is required.

CPA or progress towards a license is a plus.

Candidate with investment operations or accounting experience at an endowment, foundation, asset manager or fund administrator is highly desired.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Candidate must demonstrate a strong understanding of time-weighted returns, IRR and financial products. A candidate with advanced Excel skills, including the ability to create reports, charts, formulas, pivot tables and macros is preferred. Coding experience is appreciated but not required. Familiarity with Solovis, eVestment, Bloomberg is helpful.

Candidate must demonstrate the ability to perform multiple tasks with accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organizational, time management and planning skills are required for this role. Candidate must be dependable.

Candidate should be a self-starter who works well independently and as a member of a team. Candidate must demonstrate clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Candidate should demonstrate aptitude for learning new proficiencies to accommodate evolving technologies and industry practices.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Sit for long periods of time

Deadline to Apply:

Priority consideration will be given to those applicants that apply by 09/15/2022

Position open until filled.

EEO Statement:

SMU will not discriminate in any program or activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression. The Executive Director for Access and Equity/Title IX Coordinator is designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and may be reached at the Perkins Administration Building, Room 204, 6425 Boaz Lane, Dallas, TX 75205, 214-768-3601, accessequity@smu.edu.

Benefits:

SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of health and related benefits. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.

SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMU and, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.

The value of learning at SMU isn't just about preparing our students for the future. Employees have access to a wide variety of professional and personal development opportunities, including tuition benefits.

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