Investment Operations Analyst

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Eligible for full benefits package

Up to 35% incentive compensation

Financial support for further education

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking an Analyst for the Office of Investments. This role supports operational data management and reporting while fostering teamwork and intellectual curiosity. Ideal candidates will have a college degree and less than two years of relevant experience.

This position offers competitive pay ranging from $85,000 to $105,000, with remote work options on Fridays. Analysts are encouraged to further their education with financial support for relevant programs.

Qualifications

• College or university degree in a related field.
• Knowledge and skills developed through less than two years of work experience in a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Supports established internal controls and procedures to collect, reconcile, and report data.
• Performs routine investment support functions, such as data requests and reconciliations.
• Assists with centralizing and maintaining key investment data.
• Prepares routine exhibits and extracts for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Written and verbal communication

Critical thinking

Team orientation

Education

College or university degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

About The Department

The Office of Investments manages and grows the University of Chicago’s endowment to advance UChicago’s mission of academic excellence and inquiry. Guided by the Board of Trustees Investment Committee, we actively steward one of the nation’s largest private university endowments. Emphasizing innovation and proactive sourcing, we continually seek out exceptional investment opportunities to maximize the long‑term value of the endowment and support the University’s future.

Job Summary

The Office of Investments is seeking an Analyst to join our collaborative operations team, working alongside others who value intellectual curiosity and teamwork. We welcome early‑career professionals, 0‑2 years of experience, with a strong work ethic, an analytical mindset, and exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Team orientation, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity are highly valued.

The Investment Operations Analyst supports the Investment Office’s operational data management and reporting needs. Reporting to a manager and working closely with senior analysts, the Analyst assists with internal controls, data collection, reconciliation, reporting, and documentation. The role requires conceptual knowledge of practices and procedures in the discipline, typically gained through a college degree or equivalent experience, and develops proficiency by performing structured work assignments under supervision.

For Analysts interested in further education, the University provides financial support for pursuing an MBA at the Booth School of Business and the CFA Charterholder designation. This position offers the option to work remotely on Fridays, except when required on‑site for manager meetings.

Responsibilities

• Supports established internal controls and procedures to collect, reconcile, and report cash flow, valuation, and performance‑related data; follows documented processes and checklists.
• Performs routine investment support functions, such as data requests, standard reconciliations, document intake, and status tracking, while building familiarity with systems, stakeholders, and workflows.
• Assists with centralizing and maintaining key investment data, including liquidity terms, holdings, performance details, and manager communications, by entering, updating, and validating information in approved repositories.
• Supports process documentation by maintaining organized records (notes, supporting files, and audit trails) and updating documentation as directed.
• Uses existing procedures to investigate routine data questions; escalates discrepancies, breaks, or non‑standard items to more senior team members for resolution.
• Prepares routine exhibits, extracts, and data sets for internal stakeholders using standard templates; verifies completeness and formatting prior to distribution.
• Assists with daily/weekly data verification activities, such as cash position checks, tracking inflows/outflows, and basic exposure checks, according to established procedures and under supervision.
• Supports performance reporting processes by gathering inputs, performing basic validations, and helping maintain historical records; does not independently own final calculations without review.
• Assists in collecting and reporting data for industry surveys and peer benchmarking by following standard instructions and maintaining organized historical files.
• Participates in process improvements by identifying recurring issues, suggesting clarifications to documentation, and helping test small enhancements under direction, such as template improvements, quality checks, and workflow steps.
• Learns and applies office tools, for example Excel, reporting platforms, and documentation systems, through formal training and on‑the‑job coaching. May assist with basic testing/QA steps using provided test scripts.
• Supports many facets of the investment process, including the selection and monitoring of external investment specialists across asset classes.
• Sources and performs due diligence of potential new investments. Performs industry analysis to determine investment attractiveness of various investment strategies.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• College or university degree in a related field.
• Knowledge and skills developed through less than two years of work experience in a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some exposure in investment operations, performance analysis, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with applying AI and machine learning tools for investment and operations workflow automation, data validation, and performance analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
• Conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within the discipline, typically obtained through education or equivalent experience.
• Ability to develop competence through structured work assignments and incorporating feedback.
• Use of existing procedures to solve routine problems; knows when to elevate non‑routine issues.
• Works well under general supervision.
• Strong organizational skills to manage tasks, meet deadlines, and maintain clear documentation.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; able to summarize status, flag issues, and ask effective questions.
• Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information; exercises sound judgment and confidentiality.
• Works reliably as a team member and builds effective working relationships across the office.

Working Conditions

• In‑office presence Monday‑Wednesday; remote option on Thursday and Friday.

Compensation and Work Hours

• Scheduled weekly hours: 37.5
• Pay range: $85,000 – $105,000
• Pay type: Salary
• FLSA status: Exempt
• Drug test required: No
• Health screen required: No
• Motor vehicle record inquiry required: No

Benefits

Eligible for full benefits package and up to 35% incentive compensation.

Job Family

Financial Management

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773‑702‑5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case‑by‑case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.