Walton Enterprises is seeking a qualified Investment Operations Senior Analyst. The Investment Operations Senior Analysts primary function is to serve as an authority on all operational aspects of client portfolios. This involves coordinating with the Investment Team, WEI staff, legal counsel, and third-party stakeholders to determine how to best implement the investment team recommendations.
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a culture committed to continuous learning that recognizes and values differences
an environment of respect and connection to learn from the richness of identities, experiences, and perspectives
fair access for all to opportunities for growth and advancement
About the Position
The ideal candidate has a background in investment operations, is engaged and interested in the operational aspects of implementing an investment portfolio, and motivated to support the investment team. Successful Senior Analysts analyze information and make informed decisions using knowledge of investment structures and the client portfolios. They exhibit strong organizational skills and a keen attention to detail, proactively complete work, prioritize tasks, and manage time well, and they are comfortable communicating with individuals at all levels of tenure.
What you will do
You will direct and support the Investment Operations Analysts work. The role requires a significant amount of both written and oral communication with and coordination between internal and external stakeholders. The work environment is fast-paced and deadline driven.
Responsibilities
Analyze information relating to accounts, investments, or portfolio structure and help investment team make decisions from an operational standpoint.
Determine processes necessary for implementing investment decisions and coordinate with Investment Operations Analysts to complete transactions and projects.
Coordinate with Investment Team, client staff, fund managers, and legal counsel to negotiate side letters, and contracts relating to investments.
Serve as a point of contact for third-party stakeholders, such as fund managers, fund administrators, and the custodian bank and respond to questions and complete requests related to client portfolios, delegating where appropriate.
Coordinate workflow of Investment Operations Analysts and maintain oversight of transactions and Operations projects to ensure all are completed as planned. Review Analysts work to ensure accuracy of transaction documents.
Monitor transaction records, share class information, and manager liquidity provisions on behalf of all client portfolios
Utilize manager/custodian websites to monitor client transactions and cash flows
Utilize internal and external resources to support client activities
Maintain awareness of current investment themes and client interests
Process transactions as directed by the investment team
Who we are looking for
Qualifications required for your success
2+ years of experience in investment operations, investor relations, performance reporting or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to think critically and make informed decisions
Proactive attitude, desire to learn, ability to self-direct work, eagerness to contribute to team success
Strong analytical and organizational abilities
Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment and balance competing priorities
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Able to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges
Exhibit professional, focused, and disciplined approach to work responsibilities
Experience in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
Personal attributes that support your success
Ability to act as a trusted advisor to principals and colleagues while demonstrating expertise and integrity
You are helpful, a team player, and show respect while collaborating with others
You are results oriented and exercise sound judgment in your work
A lifelong learner, who is inquisitive and solves problems with bold thinking and innovation
A visionary who plans for the future with imagination and wisdom
You are dedicated to achieving excellence and work with others to tackle the tasks at hand
Benefits Information
Benefits Information: We offer a comprehensive and generous benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401 (k) retirement plan and paid time off.
About Walton Enterprises
Walton Enterprises supports the personal, philanthropic and business activity for the Walton family. We are a family-led organization, supporting multiple generations of Sam & Helen Waltons family.
Walton Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment of any kind. We encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Additional Information
A cover letter and resume are required for consideration.
Basic Qualifications
2+ years of experience in investment operations, investor relations, performance reporting or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to think critically and make informed decisions
Proactive attitude, desire to learn, ability to self-direct work, eagerness to contribute to team success
Strong analytical and organizational abilities
Ability to work in a time-sensitive environment and balance competing priorities
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Able to learn quickly and adapt to new challenges
Exhibit professional, focused, and disciplined approach to work responsibilities
Experience in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
