Investment Operations Analyst Job at Sammons Financial Group (West Des Moines)

Investment Operations Analyst

Sammons Financial Group

Location:
United States , West Des Moines

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

77019.99 - 128365.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Investment Operations Analyst role at Sammons Financial Group Asset Management in West Des Moines, Iowa. Maintain daily accuracy and integrity of the Investment Book of Record (IBOR) through reconciliations, data validation and maintenance, reporting, and operational support across a diverse investment portfolio including public and private asset classes.

Job Responsibility:

Maintain the daily accuracy and integrity of the Investment Book of Record (IBOR) through reconciliations, data validation and maintenance, reporting, and operational support across a diverse investment portfolio including public and private asset classes
Apply established investment operations practices to resolve data discrepancies, support structured and complex instruments, and ensure timely and accurate downstream reporting
Work independently within defined processes while escalating higher-risk or ambiguous issues appropriately and contributing to ongoing process improvements
Perform daily and periodic validation of positions, transactions, pricing, and security data within the IBOR to ensure completeness and accuracy
Execute IBOR to ABOR reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies using established procedures
escalate complex or systemic issues as appropriate
Build, maintain, and update securities and transactions across public and private asset classes, ensuring accurate setup and documentation
Conduct reasonableness reviews of valuation movements, cash flows, corporate actions, and investment activity
Monitor and resolve investment data exceptions impacting performance measurement, and operational processes
Support structured products and private investments through use of Intex and other vendor systems to validate cash flows and investment data inputs
Assist in testing and validation activities related to system enhancements, new investment products, and IBOR platform updates
Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies and recommending enhancements to workflows and controls
Maintain process documentation and support internal control requirements related to IBOR data integrity
Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity)
As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands
Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field Required
2-4 years' of relevant investment operations, IBOR support, or investment data management experience Preferred
Experience supporting multiple asset classes, including fixed income, structured products, and private or alternative investments Preferred
Experience with Power Query, Power BI, SQL, or similar data tools Preferred
Working knowledge of investment products and operational workflows across multiple asset classes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes within defined processes
Ability to independently manage recurring operational responsibilities with attention to detail and accuracy
Effective communication skills to partner with accounting, investment, and operations stakeholders
Ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a production-oriented environment
Due to the financial nature and level of accountability of this position, a credit and criminal background check is required
This role will be subject to a SEC compliance program, which can include monitoring personal securities transactions, restrictions on outside business activities, as well as other oversight and restrictions

What we offer:

Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance
Competitive compensation with a performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success
Invest in your future with our 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), plus automatic enrollment in our 401(k)
Work–life balance that means something. Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays
Commit to your growth with paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities across industry, individual, and leadership programs
Make an impact beyond the workplace through volunteer time off, and our company nonprofit matching gift program, supporting the causes that matter most to you
An ownership culture that inspires
join a connected, values-driven workplace where employees take accountability, support one another, and are empowered to do their best work—together shaping our future shared success

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 05, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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