Job Summary:

The Investment Operations Analyst position will be responsible for various operational activities including, but not limited to, each the following: cash forecasting, holdings reconciliations, transaction settlements, cash settlements, derivative operations, collateral management, data integrity, and fixed income analytics. The candidate must demonstrate a strong knowledge and passion for fixed income securities, operations, and workflow in addition to strong quantitative and technical skills. Concise writing and communication skills are very important. Attention to detail is a must. This position is based in greater Indianapolis (Zionsville).

Main Accountabilities:

• Daily monitoring and forecasting of cash balances across client portfolios.
• Conduct tri-party reconciliations between the investment system, accounting books, and custodian reports.
• Investigate and resolve all cash and asset breaks by working closely with multiple teams.
• Perform reconciliations for derivative positions and trade activity including margin and collateral management.
• Assist other areas of investment operations during peak workflows.
• Maintain and update procedure documentation for streamlined processes.
• Assist on projects, as needed, and effectively collaborate both within a team and cross-functionally across departments and initiatives to ensure that project deliverables are met.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS with concentration in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields.
• Up to 3 years of experience in investment management operations, with focus on cash and/or collateral management.
• Proficiency with BlackRock Aladdin.
• Product knowledge of corporate bonds, asset backed securities, derivatives, commercial mortgage loans, foreign exchange, repurchase agreements and bank loans.
• Operational knowledge of private placement securities, including trade lifecycle and settlement process
• Strong quantitative and technical skills.
• Ownership and accountability for deliverables
• Team oriented
• Problem solving mentality
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Continuous process improvement mentality
• Accomplish goals and objectives
• Willingness to learn
• Results and detail oriented
• Ability to multi-task and execute under pressure