Investment Operations Analyst-Alternative Investments Job at Sentry (Stevens Point)

Job Description

Provides middle office support to investments throughout the investment lifecycle from onboarding, servicing and termination.

Review various communications and gather necessary documentation to initiate fund capital calls and distributions in a timely manner and record investment activity and valuations within internal systems
Interpret documents to identify and gather required information to support submission of investment subscriptions and assist with completion of onboarding documents for third parties
Initiate and lead procedure, system and workflow reviews and evaluations for continuous process improvements in mid-office operations
Complete reconciliations for accounting, investment, audit or tax reporting purposes
Compile information to respond to various audit, compliance or miscellaneous requests for information from other cross-functional departments or internal/external investment managers
Prepare, maintain, and analyze various reports
Conduct portfolio monitoring and performance analysis on a regular basis and ad hoc when requested by the portfolio management team
Maintain industry knowledge of various investments, their characteristics and operational support methodologies by participating in meetings and conference calls with general managers, market update calls, and attending selected industry conferences
Perform other job-related duties as assigned from time to time

Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience
2+ years of related work experience
Knowledge of institutional investment operations, including protocols, measurements, tools and technologies
Background in macroeconomics, financial analysis, accounting and/or statistical analysis
Proven critical thinking and analytical ability to analyze data, identify trends and solve complex operational issues with limited guidance
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrated organization and time management skills including ability to prioritize multi-task and meet deadlines often under tight time constraints
Proficiency in MS Office applications, advanced Excel skills including proficiency with pivot tables, Power Query and VBA necessary
Basic database skills are essential
Ability to meet travel requirements of the role

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related advanced degree beneficial
Chartered Financial Analyst or Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designations beneficial
Familiarity with investment databases, related tools and technologies (i.e. Bloomberg, PAM, etc.) strongly desired

Hybrid work model (Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday in office)
In-office workspace and materials for your home office
Laptop and home office equipment provided
Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office
401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting
Continue education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU)
Tuition Reimbursement program
Generous Paid-Time Off plan
Volunteer-Time off
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and Health and Wellness benefits
Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
Sentry Foundation gift matching program