Investment Operations Analyst

Investment Operations Analyst

Are you an accountant looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your finance career? Look no further! Join the Finance team at DUMAC. DUMAC manages Duke University's prestigious investment portfolio and related pools of assets. The mission of Duke University's endowment is to support the people, programs, and activities of the university in perpetuity. Over the years, growth of the endowment through investment return and charitable giving has enabled the university to provide scholarships and fellowships to students, build faculty excellence, launch new programs and research efforts, and support a wide range of important needs.

As an Investment Operations Analyst, you will work in a hybrid rolespending three days in the office and two days remotegiving you the flexibility to balance work and life.

While a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Management Science, or a related field is preferred, we welcome applicants who have proven academic excellence in any field. No investment experience is required, so if you're eager to learn, apply today!

Summary of Responsibilities :

The Finance team is responsible for the accounting, investment operations, reporting, and performance analytics for all asset classes in which DUMAC invests. Key responsibilities include :

• Maintain portfolio accounting systems for both private and public investments for the monthly closing process.
• Reconcile, research, and resolve any trade, valuation, and performance-related issues.
• Update market values and track other quantitative and qualitative data fields for investments.
• Execute cash movements and ensure trades are processed accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with internal and external investment managers, personnel at the administrator, custodian bank, audit, and tax consultants.
• Assist with reviewing investment performance, fee calculations, and operational results.
• Compile and analyze partner statements and financials with internal records and agreements.
• Complete required ad hoc reporting and special projects as necessary.

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Anticipated Pay Range :

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $75,000-USD $85,000. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education / training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

Essential Physical Job Functions : Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and / or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideasan exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.