Investment Performance Professional

University of Texas Investment Management Co; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Investment Management Co. seeks an Investment Performance Professional to support calculation, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting across UTIMCO portfolios.

You will collaborate with Operations, Accounting, Investment, Risk, and Technology teams to ensure timely performance measurement for internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include preparing daily and monthly performance reports, validating returns, reconciling data, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in finance or investment operations.
• Understanding of investment concepts, portfolio performance measurement, and financial markets.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience creating reports and dashboards in Power BI or similar tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Power BI or equivalent.
• Pursuit of CFA, CIPM, or CPA designation.

Responsibilities

• Support daily and monthly performance reporting for internal management and external reporting.
• Calculate and validate daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual portfolio performance returns across multiple asset classes.
• Analyze portfolio returns, cash flows, benchmarks, attribution, and value-added performance metrics.
• Reconcile investment positions, transactions, market values, and performance data between custodians, accounting systems, and internal records.
• Assist with performance attribution analysis to explain active returns relative to benchmarks.
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, breaks, and reporting exceptions in a timely manner.
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports using Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools.
• Assist with audits and documentation of procedures and controls.
• Maintain and enhance reporting dashboards and data visualization tools.
• Partner with Accounting and Investment teams to ensure data integrity across systems.
• Support process improvement initiatives, automation, and operational efficiencies.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Verbal/written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The Investment Performance Professional is responsible for supporting the calculation, analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of investment performance across UTIMCO portfolios. This role partners closely with Operations, Accounting, Investment, Risk, and Technology teams to ensure accurate and timely performance measurement and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

Overall Responsibilities:

• Support daily and monthly performance reporting processes for internal management and external reporting
• Calculate and validate daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual portfolio performance returns across multiple asset classes
• Analyze portfolio returns, cash flows, benchmarks, attribution, and value-added performance metrics
• Reconcile investment positions, transactions, market values, and performance data between custodians, accounting systems, and internal records
• Assist with performance attribution analysis to explain active returns relative to benchmarks
• Investigate and resolve data discrepancies, breaks, and reporting exceptions in a timely manner
• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports using Excel, Power BI, and other reporting tools
• Assist with audits and documentation of procedures and controls
• Maintain and enhance reporting dashboards and data visualization tools
• Partner with Accounting and Investment teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across systems
• Support process improvement initiatives, automation efforts, and operational efficiencies
• Build relationships across the Operations/OAR team and all other UTIMCO teams in order to foster an excellent culture within the organization
• Utilizes experience and knowledge to work through more complex issues and assignments with minimal supervision; take full responsibility for assigned tasks

Requirements:

• 3+ Years of experience in finance, investment operations, or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Business, or related field
• Understanding of investment concepts, portfolio performance measurement, and financial markets
• General knowledge of accounting principles and investment accounting
• Experience analyzing investment returns, cash flows, benchmarks, and reconciliations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with investment accounting or performance systems
• Experience creating reports and dashboards in Power BI or similar business intelligence tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Elevated attention to detail as well as strong verbal/written communications skills and presence to communicate effectively
• Collegial team player possessing intellectual curiosity, sound judgment, and thoughtfulness
• Constructive, “can do” attitude committed to consistently doing what is in the best interest of the organization
• Unquestioned honesty, integrity, and transparency
• Cultural fit is a must in a respectful, collegial, and open working environment
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Power BI or equivalent
• Progress toward or interest in CFA, CIPM, or CPA designation

NOTE: This role requires in-office, 4 days a week, Monday thru Thursday.

As part of UTIMCO’s Code of Ethics and personal trading compliance requirements, employees are subject to restrictions and reporting obligations related to personal securities trading activities, including activities conducted through household or dependent accounts. Please refer to UTIMCO’s Code of Ethics for additional information regarding these requirements. If you or someone in your household engages in extensive personal trading, please raise the issue with Human Resources for further discussion.

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