Investment Operations Analyst

Randstad USA; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking an Investment Data & Operations Analyst in Boston, MA to help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and availability of investment data across portfolio operations and management functions.

The role focuses on data, pricing, valuation, and cross‑functional collaboration, with a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 remote). Requires 3+ years in investment operations and strong Excel, Bloomberg, SQL, and Python skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years of investment operations or investment services experience.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with investment data, pricing, and valuation processes.

Responsibilities

• Validate and maintain securities, issuer, benchmark, pricing, and valuation data.
• Perform data quality checks, investigate discrepancies, and resolve data issues.
• Manage data sourcing, vendor feeds, and integrations with internal systems.
• Distribute investment data and support ad hoc reporting requests.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to data governance and documentation.
• Collaborate with portfolio operations, market data, and technology teams to ensure data accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

Tools

Advanced Excel

Bloomberg

SQL

VBA

Python

PowerApps

APX

CRD

Job description

A leading global investment management firm is seeking an experienced Investment Data & Operations Analyst to join its team in Boston, Massachusetts. This position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and availability of investment data used across portfolio operations, investment management, and related business functions.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in investment operations or investment services, with hands‑on experience working with securities data, pricing, valuation, and investment‑related systems. This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional who enjoys solving data issues, improving processes, and partnering with cross‑functional teams.

Work Schedule:

Hybrid — 4 days onsite / 1 day remote (Friday)

Responsibilities

• Validate and maintain securities, issuer, benchmark, pricing, and valuation data.
• Perform data quality checks, investigate discrepancies, and resolve data issues.
• Manage data sourcing, vendor feeds, and integrations with internal systems.
• Distribute investment data and support ad hoc reporting requests.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to data governance and documentation.
• Collaborate with portfolio operations, market data, and technology teams to ensure data accuracy and operational efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of investment operations or investment services experience.
• Analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with investment data, pricing, and valuation processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of fixed income, structured products, derivatives, and investment accounting.
• Advanced Excel and experience with Bloomberg, SQL, VBA, Python, or PowerApps.
• Experience with investment accounting or trading platforms such as APX or CRD.