Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity for an Investment Operations Analyst. If you are looking for an opportunity to work at a university with lots of perks, look no further. At Brandeis we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical, dental and life insurances.  We also offer a generous paid time off benefit including 15+ holidays.  If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition benefits for employees, dependents and spouses.  Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

The office is located off-campus in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.brandeis.edu/investment-management/.

About the University

Characterized by excellence since its founding in 1948, Brandeis is one of the youngest research universities, as well as the only nonsectarian Jewish-sponsored college or university in the U.S. Brandeis is dedicated to educating students while making groundbreaking discoveries. Brandeis's faculty are leaders in their fields, passionate about teaching and mentorship and pushing the boundaries of knowledge. Brandeis students are motivated, compassionate, curious and open to exploring new and exciting experiences. At Brandeis, you will discover a community rooted in purpose and guided by our founding values.

About the Office of Investment Management

We invest the $1.2 billion Endowment, comprised of five employees, and are supervised by an eight-person investment committee whose members have significant investment experience.

Brandeis maintains long-term relationships with many of the worldâ™s most successful investment firms across asset classes. Brandeis partners with over 30 fund managers whose expertise covers a wide spectrum of investment styles and strategies. Over the past ten years, the investment office has achieved strong annualized returns.

The office is located off-campus in downtown Boston, Massachusetts. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.brandeis.edu/investment-management/.

About the Position

Reporting to the Director of Investment Operations, the Operations Analyst will also support other members of the investment team. The position will be responsible for a full range of investment performance and reporting needs for the investment portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Investment Operations Management

• Responsible for all operational aspects of managing the endowment; maintain Investment Performance system including cash flow activity and investment valuations

• Maintain and update various models including private equity cash flow projections, liquidity analysis, and performance attribution

• Support investment manager monitoring process including performance, benchmarking, exposure, and business risk

• Interact with external auditors and Finance on the annual endowment audit process

Endowment Reporting

• Regularly update various reports for internal distribution as well as periodic Portfolio Investment Committee and other trustee meetings

• Regularly prepare and update performance reports for endowment across asset classes, managers, and benchmarks

• Compile data for external surveys, endowment audit, and annual report

Manager Oversight/Operational Diligence

• Coordinate the flow of information from external investment managers to the Investment Office

• Work closely with investment staff on assessing investment manager risk controls and meet with external managers as appropriate

• Assist Investment team with special projects

Education & Work Experience:

• B.A./B.S. preferably in finance/accounting/business management required

• 2-4 yearsâ™ experience in an investment operations role

Additional Information & Requirements:

• Advanced proficiency with Excel (experience with complex spreadsheets, writing formulas, use of pivot tables and VLOOKUP, and other similar skills)

• Preference for working in a small entrepreneurial team and comfortable sharing responsibility, handling multiple assignments, and adjusting priorities to meet challenges as they arise

• High degree of intellect and integrity, as well as a desire to learn and grow as a professional and keep up to date on the latest technology applications and industry practices

• Professional, organized, and highly detail oriented  

• Excellent time/project management skills, applied in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively across multiple constituencies

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, establish priorities, and work collaboratively as a member of a diverse community