Investment Operations Analyst

Colonial Group; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Disability insurance

Educational assistance

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Security Benefit in Topeka, KS seeks an experienced Investment Operations Analyst to support reconciliation, cash and position monitoring, and control activities across portfolios. You'll coordinate with custodians, managers, and internal teams to ensure accurate records.

Based in our Topeka home office or Des Moines, this hybrid role requires 0–5 years in Asset Servicing or related fields and a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• 0–5 years in Asset Servicing, Loan Servicing, Investment Operations, or related role.
• Strong ability to manage multiple requests with curiosity and accountability.
• Problem-solving orientation with teamwork and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; professional email etiquette.
• Knowledge of loans, bonds, equities, and related systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cash, position, and transaction reconciliations across systems and custodians.
• Research and resolve reconciliation breaks and time-sensitive exceptions.
• Coordinate issue resolution with outsourced providers and internal stakeholders.
• Review data for completeness and accuracy per established controls.
• Monitor service levels and assist with periodic reporting and documents.

Skills

Multitasking

Entrepreneurial mindset

Teamwork

Financial document analysis

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Pam for Investments

Clearwater

Everest

Charles River

Bloomberg

Aladdin

Job description

We're Looking for an experienced Investment Operations Analyst!

About the Company:

Security Benefit is a leader in the U.S. retirement market with more than $75 billion in assets under management. We offer opportunities to thrive, innovate, and make an impact. As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving the future of the U.S. retirement industry. Security Benefit is a PLACE where we promise to help our customers To and Through Retirement.

• Named to Ward’s 50 list of top-performing life-health insurance companies
• Recognized on list of Ingram’s Top 100 Private Companies in the Kansas City area in 2025

About the Role:

This position supports the daily reconciliation, transaction oversight, and operational control activities for Security Benefit’s investment portfolios. The Investment Operations Analyst will perform cash and position reconciliations, monitor investment transactions throughout their lifecycle, and research and resolve exceptions to help maintain complete and accurate investment records. Working closely with outsourced service providers, custodians, external investment managers, internal stakeholders, and Investment Accounting, this role will coordinate issue resolution, support reporting and operational readiness activities, and identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve processes.

The Investment Operations Analyst reports to the Asset Services Manager and is based in our home office in Topeka, Kansas or our Des Moines, Iowa office. SB associates work in a hybrid environment with both remote and on-site work.

• Operate independently and within teams to improve, develop, and execute procedures for tracking all investments within the portfolio across stakeholders according to best practices and industry standards.
• Perform daily cash, position, and transaction reconciliations across internal investment systems, Investment Accounting records, custodians, external investment managers, and outsourced service providers.
• Research, analyze, and resolve reconciliation breaks, unmatched cash activity, position differences, and transaction discrepancies; maintain clear documentation of outstanding items and escalation aged, material, or time-sensitive exceptions when appropriate.
• Work directly with outsourced service providers, custodians, trustees, agents, brokers, external investment managers, Investment Accounting, Treasury, and other internal stakeholders to resolve issues and support timely and accurate processing.
• Review transaction, cash, position, pricing, and reference data across multiple systems to assess completeness, validity, accuracy, and reasonableness in accordance with established procedures and controls.
• Monitor outsourced-provider deliverables and service levels, identify recurring issues or control gaps, and coordinate follow‑up through resolution.
• Assist with the preparation of periodic reports and other financial documents.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience required.
• 0–5 years of experience in Asset Servicing, Loan Servicing, Investment Operations, or a Financial Services role or internship.
• Ability to manage numerous requests and tasks on a daily basis and track and respond to requests in a timely manner, with high intellectual curiosity and a commitment to continuously expanding knowledge.
• Entrepreneurial, resourceful self-starter who demonstrates high levels of integrity and accountability while being passionate about problem solving.
• Teamwork orientation and highly collaborative, with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external colleagues.
• Ability to analyze financial documentation, develop procedures, and communicate detail in both verbal and written form.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional email correspondence.
• Preferred: Knowledge of loans, bonds, equities, alternative investments, loan syndication, and securitizations including Direct Lending, Mezzanine, CLO, and Asset Backed financing.
• Preferred: Experience with industry systems such as Pam for Investments, Clearwater, Everest, Charles River, DTCC Products, WSO, Clearpar, Markit, Factset, Bloomberg, or Aladdin.

Why Choose Security Benefit?

When you join our team, you’re not just getting a paycheck — you’re getting a career path full of growth opportunities, plus a robust benefits package that puts your well-being first. Here’s what you can expect as a full-time Security Benefit associate:

• Competitive salary and annual incentive bonuses to reward your contributions.
• 33 days of paid time off (including PTO, holidays, Volunteer Day, and days of significance).
• Paid parental leave after 90 days of service.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match, plus Profit Sharing & Savings Plan.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance to give you peace of mind.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
• Life Insurance to protect your loved ones.
• Educational assistance to support your career development.
• Associate assistance programs for your personal and professional well-being.

Security Benefit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.