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Investment Operations Analyst

Are you ready to launch or grow your financial services career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Our client, an alternative investment firm in the Twin Cities, is seeking a detail-oriented Investment Operations Analyst to join their team and make an impact in structured security products.

This role covers end-to-end responsibilities in the operational trade lifecycle, including data flow, trade confirmations, reconciliation, and monitoring. If you’re a motivated self-starter with strong problem-solving and collaboration skills, this opportunity could be the perfect fit.

Key Responsibilities

+ Ensure accuracy in daily investment operational tasks, including reporting, trade settlements, and resolving trade breaks or fails.

+ Provide trade confirmation for structured security product trades and associated derivatives.

+ Conduct cash reconciliation, including handling lifecycle events such as monthly P& I payments.

+ Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including brokers, treasury, accounting, and traders, to resolve issues proactively.

+ Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations of investment positions and activity across holdings while investigating and resolving discrepancies.

+ Support ad-hoc analysis and assist in process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

+ 0–3 years of experience in financial operations or a related role within financial services or a trading firm.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; VBA knowledge is a plus.

+ Prior experience with structured securities products is advantageous.

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

+ Highly collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to thrive under pressure.

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact, contribute to operational excellence, and work within an environment that appreciates initiative and fosters professional development.

Take the next step in your career journey! Contact Douglas Rickart at 612-249-0330, connect with him on LinkedIn, or click apply now to express your interest today!

Requirements • Proven experience in Investment Operations

• Proficiency in Cash Reconciliations

• Experience in conducting Daily Reconciliation

• Knowledge of Alternative Investments

• Familiarity with Asset Backed Securities

• Understanding of MBS - Mortgage-Backed Securities

• Experience with Prime Brokerage

• Proficiency in Excel VBA

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel

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