Investment Operations Analyst

Daley And Associates, LLC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC invites applications for an entry-level Investment Operations Analyst in Boston, MA. This contract-to-hire position offers hands-on back-middle office exposure within a top-tier investment management firm.

The role focuses on reconciling portfolios, cash flows, and compliance, with training and growth opportunities. Ideal candidates hold a finance-related degree, a GPA above 3.0, 0–1 year experience, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics required.
• GPA above 3.0 required.
• 0–1 year of experience, internships included.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (V-Lookups and Pivot-Tables).
• Able to work in a team or independently.
• Demonstrated interest in investment operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly fixed income portfolio asset reports for client accounts.
• Submit daily/monthly asset and cash reconciliations for custodian banks.
• Monitor cash flows, daily expenses, collateral holdings and income receivables for client portfolios.
• Research and report variances and incorrect holdings within accounts; maintain correspondence with banks on issues.
• Use Bloomberg to research portfolio discrepancies between the firm and the Bank.
• Provide additional support as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics

GPA above 3.0

0-1 years experience

Tools

Excel (V-Lookups & Pivot-Tables)

Job description

We are currently seeking candidates for an Investment Operations Analyst opportunity at a highly successful Investment Management firm located in Boston, MA. This is an entry-level position that provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on back-middle office experience with a top-tier investment management firm.

This is a 8-12+ month contract-to-hire opportunity, paying $19-$20/hour (depending on experience).

Responsibilities

• Analyze monthly fixed income portfolio asset reports for client accounts
• Submit daily/monthly asset and cash reconciliations for custodian banks
• Monitor cash flows, daily expenses, collateral holdings and income receivables for client portfolios
• Research and report variances and incorrect holdings within accounts and maintained correspondence with banks on any account issues, monitoring futures and options within client portfolios, ensuring swaps reported correctly
• Use Bloomberg to research portfolio discrepancies between the firm and the Bank
• Provide additional support as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Economics (required)
• GPA above 3.0 (required)
• 0-1 years experience (internships included)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (V-Lookups and Pivot-Tables)
• Ability to work well in a team environment and also independently
• Demonstrated interest in investment operations
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and eager to learn