Carex is partnering with a financial services industry partner to identify an Investment Operations Analyst who will support investment data analysis, portfolio operations, and private placement transaction processes. With some direction, this role will assist with maintaining the accuracy of investment systems and databases, monitoring portfolio compliance and trade settlement activities, and coordinating deal closings with internal investment teams and external stakeholders. The position collaborates closely with senior analysts, portfolio managers, research teams, traders, and market participants to support efficient investment operations and middle office functions.
Pay: $43/hr + Carex Benefits
Duration: 6 months
Location: Remote (must reside in Wisconsin)
What You'll Do
- Gather, analyze, and report investment data across portfolios and investment activities.
- Create and maintain recurring and ad hoc investment reports.
- Maintain the accuracy and integrity of investment applications, systems, and databases.
- Reconcile investment information from multiple sources and resolve discrepancies.
- Support modeling and analysis of securities and investment-related information.
- Monitor portfolio compliance requirements and trade settlement activities.
- Perform month-end closing processes related to investment operations.
- Research and assist in resolving complex issues involving securities transactions and operational processes.
- Develop knowledge of policies, procedures, and investment operations practices within the assigned area.
- Participate in the development and implementation of investment strategies and operational initiatives.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders, portfolio managers, traders, research analysts, and external market participants.
- Maintain pipeline databases related to private placement deal flow and portfolio activity.
- Generate transaction tickets to facilitate investment deal closings.
- Coordinate all phases of documenting and funding deal transactions.
- Maintain and update operational procedure manuals.
- Oversee ticketing and funding activities, including transaction accuracy reviews, wire confirmations, and supporting documentation management.
- Represent the organization professionally with all parties involved in the transaction and deal process.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 1–5 years of progressively responsible experience in business operations, investment operations, or related fields.
- General understanding of investment securities, investment accounting, investment operations, and supporting technologies.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Developing skills in negotiation and influencing others.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities, sound judgment, and a history of achieving results.
- Experience with Bloomberg, investment management systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Notary Public status and any required licensing within 90 days of employment.
Carex Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.
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