Investment Operations Analyst – Fund Administration - Chicago
3 days ago
Job description
Harrison Gray Search has partnered with a leading investment management firm seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to join its Fund Administration and Analysis team.
This role is operations-focused and responsible for supporting the daily operational, valuation, and oversight activities of the firm's mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
The position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate fund operations, maintaining a strong control environment, and driving continuous improvement across processes, systems, and reporting.
The Investment Operations Analyst – Fund Administration will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and third-party service providers, including custodians and administrators, while contributing to automation initiatives and enhanced monitoring across fund operations.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on investment operations experience, a solid understanding of registered investment products, strong analytical skills, and a mindset centered on efficiency, ownership, and accountability.
Key ResponsibilitiesExecute day-to-day operational support activities for mutual funds and ETFs, including daily monitoring of cash, overdrafts, and exception reporting.
Support security valuation processes and Valuation Committee escalation, including availability during end-of-day processing windows to address issues and resolve exceptions.
Provide liquidity and derivatives operational support and monitoring.Assist with new fund, share class, and account launches.
Support oversight of the fund custodian, including monitoring recurring operational processes, reviewing service delivery and exception reporting, tracking open items and escalations, and coordinating on process enhancements.
Support SOC 1 and control reviews, including process mapping, documentation, and evaluation of oversight responsibilities.Contribute to the development and enhancement of automation workflows, dashboards, and data-driven monitoring tools, leveraging analytics, reporting platforms, and AI-enabled solutions to improve operational efficiency and strengthen oversight.
Assist in periodic review of key dashboard metrics and alert thresholds to ensure continued relevance, accuracy, and control effectiveness.Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
2–5 years of investment operations or fund administration experience.
Experience with '40 Act mutual funds or ETFs within the investment industry strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Operational mindset with strong control awareness.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Advanced Excel, AI, Power BI, and Tableau experience preferred.
This position is a hybrid opportunity that is based in our Chicago office.
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