Investment Operations Analyst

ALM First; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ALM First Financial Advisors seeks a detail‑oriented analyst to support investment accounting, clearing and reporting operations. The role involves maintaining the investment accounting system, communicating with clients and brokers about trades, and compiling various investment reports.

You will assist in month-end close, produce monthly client reports, reconcile portfolios, and help prepare quarterly call reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in finance.
• 2 to 5 years in an operational or investment accounting role with a financial institution, investment advisor or hedge fund.
• Must be precise, thorough and detail oriented.
• Ability to recognize issues and to recommend changes to processes and approaches to improve efficiency.
• Ability to work well within a daily, production, team-oriented environment where training will be provided by team members.
• Solid interpersonal, teamwork and relationship building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end close including updating the investment accounting system with new data and quality-checking the results.
• Produce monthly investment reports and extracts for clients.
• Reconciling new client investment portfolios.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly call reports.
• Provide backup and assist in processing trades.
• Identify pair-offs and trade assignments for the mortgage pipeline hedging line of business.
• Provide backup and assist in the monitoring and verifying margin calls for clients.
• Assist in preparation of reporting for managed mutual funds.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Investment accounting concepts

Securities clearing

Active listening

Mathematical problem solving

Problem solving

Education

Finance degree

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

Outlook

SQL

Crystal Reports

Accounting software

Data visualization

Learning aptitude

Job description

ALM First Financial Advisors is a leading, trusted strategic partner for depository institutions, offering an array of financial advisory services. Since 1995, our expertise in asset liability management, fixed income portfolio management and hedging, has allowed us to deliver deeper insights into financial institutions' balance sheets, strengthening their financial performance and building efficiencies. With more than $82 billion of investments under management. ALM First is an SEC-registered investment advisor, acting as an unbiased third party, offering commission-free, fee-based services to over 450 financial institutions nationwide.

Job Summary:

The analyst will be responsible for supporting the investment accounting, clearing and reporting operations. These functions include maintenance of the investment accounting system, communication with clients and brokers about trades and compiling various investment reports.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in month-end close including updating the investment accounting system with new data and quality-checking the results
• Produce monthly investment reports and extracts for clients
• Reconciling new client investment portfolios
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly call reports
• Provide backup and assist in processing trades
• Identify pair-offs and trade assignments for the mortgage pipeline hedging line of business
• Provide backup and assist in the monitoring and verifying margin calls for clients
• Assist in preparation of reporting for managed mutual funds

Skills:

• Extreme attention to detail and ability to review large amounts of data.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills.
• Understanding of basic investment accounting concepts
• Understanding of security clearing processes and rules
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Identifying simple problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Technical Skills & Systems Proficiency:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills, including data entry, analysis, formatting, formulas, charts, and reporting.
• Experience working with SQL databases and database reporting tools, including data entry, retrieval, analysis, and report generation.
• Familiarity with SAP Crystal Reports or similar reporting applications.
• Experience using accounting and financial software systems.
• Ability to create, edit, and incorporate graphics, charts, and visual elements into business documents and presentations.
• Strong aptitude for learning and utilizing new technologies, software applications, and business systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in finance
• 2 to 5 years in an operational or investment accounting role with a financial institution, investment advisor or hedge fund
• Must be precise, thorough and detail oriented
• Ability to recognize issues and to recommend changes to processes and approaches to improve efficiency
• Ability to work well within a daily, production, team-oriented environment where training will be provided by team members
• Solid interpersonal, teamwork and relationship building skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Prolonged periods of sitting while working at a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, data entry, and operating standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through video conferencing platforms.
• Ability to read and analyze documents, presentations, reports, and electronic communications.
• Occasional lifting and carrying of materials weighing up to 15 pounds.
• Primarily performed in a professional office environment.
• Regular use of computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment.
• Position may require extended periods of screen time and repetitive motions associated with keyboard and mouse use.
• Frequent interaction with clients and colleagues in both in-person and virtual settings.

Language Skills:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and team members.

ALM First Statement on Diversity & Inclusion:

ALM First believes deeply in equality and strongly supports diversity and inclusion. We will continue our commitment to financial inclusion for all Americans as we serve the clients providing critical financial resources to the communities that need them most. We are always looking at how we can improve our own policies and practices to encourage diversity through the use of our designated committee.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

ALM First has a commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations

ALM First values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. ALM First provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [e-mail] or via telephone at [phone] (U.S.).