Senior Associate, Investment Support

Ren; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ren is seeking a Senior Associate, Investment Support to assist the investment team in maintaining accurate investment account holdings and IPS alignment. The role involves data clean-up, reviewing investment paperwork, and compiling data for annual audits.

The position supports inquiries, documents investment strategies, and participates in initiatives to improve department objectives, including automation of reports and policy updates.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in investment industry or related field.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with multiple teams and individuals at various levels.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage competing prioritizes.
• Strong problem-solving skills to work with different types of investments.
• Working knowledge of current federal IRS rules and regulations governing donor-advised funds.

Responsibilities

• Performs periodic data integrity clean-up of investment account holdings information.
• Prepares and reviews investment paperwork to ensure accuracy and alignment with the IPS.
• Researches and presents information to the organization’s signers.
• Responds to call and email inquiries in a timely manner or escalates to signers.
• Reviews investment objectives, strategies, and benchmarks and documents according to processes.
• Conducts due diligence reviews annually with follow-up documentation.
• Participates in projects to automate reports and update policies and processes.
• Assists in external audits by notifying bodies, regulators, customers and partners.
• Performs administrative tasks like scanning and uploading paperwork and updating documents.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Office skills

Excellent written communication

Strong organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Finance, Business Administration or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

The Senior Associate, Investment Support, supports the investment team, ensuring the accuracy of investment account holdings and alignment with the organization’s Investment Policy Statement (IPS). Key duties include periodic data clean-ups, investment paperwork review, and gathering data for the external audit. The role provides support for the investment team and account processes through managing inquiries, documenting investment strategies, conducting annual due diligence, and participating in projects to enhance departmental objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs periodic data integrity clean-up of investment account holdings information.
• Prepares and reviews investment paperwork to ensure accuracy and alignment with the IPS.
• Researches and presents information to the organization’s signers.
• Responds to call and email inquiries in a timely manner or makes a sound judgement to elevate to signers.
• Reviews investment objectives, strategies, and benchmarks provided by advisors and document according to processes.
• Conducts due diligence reviews on an annual basis and follows up with documentation.
• Participates in projects and initiatives to meet the objectives of the investment department, such as automating reports, and updating policies and processes.
• Assist in the support of external audits performed by notified bodies, regulatory agencies, customers, and business partners.
• Performs administrative functions such as scanning and uploading paperwork, updating and preparing documents and following up on confirmations.
• Keeps current on industry recommended best practices for alternative asset management.
• Recommends process and documentation improvements.
• Leads collaboration with internal teams to collect documentation needed such as memos, statements, and account information from FA or donors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Finance, Business Administration or related field
• 3 or more years of experience in investment industry or related field
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with multiple teams and individuals at various levels
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and manage competing prioritizes
• Strong problem-solving skills to work with different types of investments
• Working knowledge of current federal IRS rules and regulations governing donor-advised funds

Ren is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.