Fund Operations & Investment Accounting Analyst (Hybrid)

Aon plc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aon plc is seeking an Investment Accounting Operations Analyst to support fund operations by gathering and reconciling financial data from external sources and by producing ad-hoc reports for investments. The role involves coordinating with portfolio managers, fund managers, custodians, and auditors to ensure accurate compliance and timely information.

The ideal candidate will have a business degree and 0-2+ years in accounting or finance, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field.
• 0-2+ years of accounting or finance experience.
• Highly proficient in MS Excel.
• Outstanding attention to detail for compiling complex financial information.
• Interest in the financial services industry.
• Ability to learn new specialty applications and portals.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Gather financial information from external sources and compile data for fund operations.
• Maintain and reconcile financial data and support schedules for fund guidelines.
• Compile data and respond to inquiries from third parties for compliance filings.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting on underlying investments to support fund expenses, fees, and operations.
• Interact with portfolio managers, investment managers, fund administrators, and custodians to communicate status and raise issues.
• Drive enhancements to existing processes and implement new processes for new funds.

Skills

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Learning new apps

Financial services interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Job description

Aon plc is seeking an Investment Accounting Operations Analyst to support fund operations by gathering and reconciling financial data from external sources and by producing ad-hoc reports for investments. The role involves coordinating with portfolio managers, fund managers, custodians, and auditors to ensure accurate compliance and timely information.

The ideal candidate will have a business degree and 0-2+ years in accounting or finance, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.