Investment Operations Manager

Connect Search, LLC; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Full health coverage options

401(k) match

Job summary

A well-capitalized investment firm is looking for a Director-level leader focused on investment operations and reconciliation. In this high-impact role, you will oversee daily reconciliations, lead a growing team, and partner with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has 6-12 years in investment operations and a proven track record in leading teams. This role offers strong benefits including PTO and health coverage, along with a chance to shape operational strategies across multiple investment areas.

Qualifications

• 6-12 years of experience in investment operations, reconciliation, or fund accounting.
• Proven leadership in a high-volume, complex environment.
• Strong product knowledge in credit and alternative investments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily reconciliation of cash, positions, and investment activity.
• Lead resolution of complex breaks across settlements and alternative assets.
• Evolve the control environment and reconciliation framework.

Skills

Investment operations

Reconciliation

Fund accounting

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Tools

SQL

Data tools

Job description

Overview

I’m currently partnering with a well-capitalized, multi-strategy investment platform looking to add a Director-level leader focused on investment operations, reconciliation, and data integrity.

This is a highly visible role where you’ll own the accuracy of investment books & records, lead a growing team, and work directly with senior stakeholders across trading, technology, and investment teams.

Why this role stands out

• True leadership seat with the ability to build, mentor, and scale a team
• Broad exposure across fixed income, structured credit, and private markets
• Opportunity to drive automation, improve controls, and shape operational strategy
• High-impact, cross-functional role partnering directly with front office + senior leadership
• Strong benefits package including generous PTO, full health coverage options, and 401(k) match

What you’ll be doing

• Oversee daily reconciliation of cash, positions, and investment activity across systems and counterparties
• Lead resolution of complex breaks across settlements, income, corporate actions, and alternative assets
• Strengthen and evolve the firm’s control environment and reconciliation framework
• Partner with Technology and Operations to implement scalable process improvements
• Act as a key stakeholder for new fund launches, system enhancements, and data integrity initiatives
• Build and develop a high-performing team, setting the standard for operational excellence

What they’re looking for

• 6-12 years in investment operations, reconciliation, or fund accounting within asset management
• Proven experience leading teams in a high-volume, complex environment
• Strong product knowledge across credit and alternative investments
• Advanced Excel; SQL or data tools are a plus
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on