Endowment Investment Operations Specialist

Kauffman Foundation; Kentucky; Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to support the Investments team in managing the Foundation's multi‑billion portfolio. You will work across public and private investments, ensuring accurate records and effective controls.

You will collaborate with the Director of Investment Operations and external providers, perform reconciliations, and help strengthen processes. Three years' experience and strong Excel skills are preferred.

Formación

• Experience in investment operations, fund administration, custody, investment accounting or related field.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with data from multiple sources.
• Understanding of reconciliations and cash controls, or ability to learn quickly.
• Judgment to investigate discrepancies, ask clear questions, and escalate issues promptly.
• Strong written communication, ownership of deadlines, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with private fund capital activity or institutional portfolios is helpful.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor cash balances and projected activity across accounts to support investment funding, distributions, and liquidity needs.
• Track capital calls, distributions, investment settlements, fees, and other cash movements.
• Prepare and review cash movement instructions and supporting documentation under established procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of transactions, commitments, and expected cash flows.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of cash, positions, transactions, and valuations across custodians and internal systems.
• Investigate differences, coordinate resolution, and document outcomes.
• Review manager statements and source documents for completeness and accuracy.
• Enter and maintain investment data in the portfolio management system.
• Maintain accurate records in the CRM, coordinating with the Investment Office Coordinator.
• Monitor data flow between systems and resolve data issues.
• Maintain high-quality data in investment accounting and related systems.
• Help prepare recurring investment operations reports for financial reporting and audits.
• Partner with investment, finance, and external providers to resolve questions.
• Identify recurring errors and strengthen processes and controls.

Conocimientos

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Strong written communication

Collaborative team player

Self-direction

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or Data Analytics

Herramientas

Investment accounting systems

CRM systems

Portfolio management system

Descripción del empleo

The Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to support the Investments team in managing the Foundation's multi‑billion portfolio. You will work across public and private investments, ensuring accurate records and effective controls.

You will collaborate with the Director of Investment Operations and external providers, perform reconciliations, and help strengthen processes. Three years' experience and strong Excel skills are preferred.