Investment Operations Analyst, Client Data

Cambridge Associates; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 61,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

CFA/CAIA/CIPM sponsorship

Job summary

Cambridge Associates is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to manage client data within the investment data management process for a group of external investment manager relationships. The role involves data collection, processing, quality checks, and reconciliation across traditional and alternative asset classes.

You will serve as the primary data contact for external managers, support audits and due diligence, and assist with regulatory filings and NDA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (any major) and 1 year of related internship and 1 year of work experience (finance degrees a plus).
• Ability to operate in a highly-productive, customer service-oriented environment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with internal parties at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investment data processing for a designated group of external investment managers in traditional and alternative asset classes, including data entry, quality checks, analysis, and reconciliation.
• Act as primary data contact for assigned external investment managers, addressing data processing needs.
• Serve as SME for internal stakeholders, resolving data discrepancies and answering questions about data processes and policies.
• Provide dedicated quality control support across team tasks.
• Audit investment manager data in proprietary databases and perform ad hoc reviews.
• Support regulatory filings, NDAs, and annual regulatory requirements.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Excel

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Firm Overview:

Cambridge Associates (“CA”) is a leading global investment firm. CA’s goal is to help endowments & foundations, pension plans, and ultra-high net worth private clients implement and manage custom investment portfolios that generate outperformance so that they can maximize their impact on the world. Cambridge Associates delivers a range of services, including outsourced CIO, non-discretionary portfolio management, and investment consulting. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, CA has offices in key markets in North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, and Oceania. Our worldwide teams ensure our clients benefit from decades of global presence, local expertise, and relationships with the top global investment managers across the world. For more information, please visit www.cambridgeassociates.com.

Job Description Summary:

Investment Operations Analysts within the Client Data Team are tasked with managing the client data component of the investment data management process for a designated group of external investment manager relationships. This process involves collaboration with various internal teams, data processing, investment manager profile administration, audit and due diligence support, quality control, and data reconciliation. The role is operations-centric and provides support to numerous internal stakeholder groups as well as internal and external CA applications.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee investment data processing for a designated group of external investment managers within both traditional and alternative asset classes. This includes data and document collection, data entry, quality checks, analysis, and reconciliation.
• Act as the primary investment data contact for assigned external investment managers, addressing all data processing needs on behalf of internal groups and external data contacts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for internal stakeholders, addressing time-sensitive inquiries related to the covered universe, including investigating data discrepancies/gaps and answering questions about investment data processes and policies.
• Exhibit the ability to provide dedicated quality control support for all tasks performed by team members across the broader team.
• Audit investment manager data in proprietary databases, including historical data reconciliation and conducting ad hoc reviews.
• Independently support the firm’s financial services/compliance requirements, including (but not limited to) actions in accordance with NDAs, collection of annual regulatory filings, and error resolution.
• Participate in application and new functionality testing on behalf of the broader department to ensure effective implementation.
• Develop skills and expertise to identify inefficiencies in the current operations model.

We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits program
• Learn about institutional client investment portfolios and alternative assets investing
• Available internal transfer opportunities for high performers
• Opportunities to collaborate with diverse colleagues
• Access to robust data platforms covering traditional and alternative investments asset classes
• Participation in onboarding program that acclimates new team members to the firm and job responsibilities
• Support and sponsorship for professional designations such as CFA, CAIA, CIPM etc.
• Opportunities to join our community service activities and participate in recreational leagues

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (any major) and 1 year of related internship and 1 Year of work experience (finance degrees a plus)
• The ability to operate in a highly-productive, customer service-oriented environment
• A keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to communicate with internal parties at all levels
• The ability to work both independently and collectively to ensure the overall success of the team
• Prior experience working in an offshore staff augmentation model a plus
• An interest in finance and desire to learn more about the operational side of investments industry
• Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel (high proficiency a plus)
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or restriction now and in the future

Base salary range for this role:

Pay Range Minimum:

60600

Pay Range Maximum:

78800

In addition to the listed salary range, this position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus and a comprehensive, competitive benefits package. Actual placement within the stated salary range will be determined based on factors such as skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as internal equity.

The firm is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. It is expected that all employees will follow a similar policy toward their co-workers.