Investment Operations Analyst

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 12
Major Administrative Unit / College: Investment Office
Department: Investment Office 40001006
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Financial/Accounting, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly

Investment Monitoring - 30%
• Assist in monitoring existing investments, capturing and communicating relevant performance data and documents.
• Assist in monitoring changes to legal documents, alerting management team to changes in terms and any impact to MSU, capturing key data in investment software.
• Assist in monitoring policy asset allocation targets and coordination of all rebalancing transactions.
• Assist in monitoring CIF liquidity.

Financial Reporting/Audit - 20%
• Assist in annual review of Audited Financial Statements for all investment managers.
• Assist with review of all K-1s, obtaining foreign entity tax reporting and distribution of documents to MSU’s tax staff.
• Assist with preparation of NCSE/Commonfund, Cambridge Associates and Penn State survey responses.

Other Investment Support - 25%
• Review market value and performance estimates entered by interns and/or investment office staff for accuracy.
• Assist with the maintenance of investment software. This includes setting up new funds, companies, share classes and month end review processes.
• Monthly upload of indices to investment software.
• Monthly preparation of information needed by external consultants.
• Assist with preparation of monthly dashboard.
• Monthly reconciliation of internal cash account.
• Biweekly preparation of internal cash projection.

Administrative - 15%
• Assist with data and document management including appropriate backup and adherence to departmental retention schedules.
• Assist with responses to investment Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Contribute to an atmosphere that encourages, celebrates and reflects a diverse work force, working together in a creative, collaborative environment.
• Assist in creating and maintaining an environment which provides for effective teamwork within department as well as with staff in other departments.
• Serve as coach, facilitator, delegator and leader for interns in the office, providing direction as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Investment Transactions and Money Movement- 10%
• Serve as a backup for money movement and investment transaction
• Serve as a backup for reconciliation of manager-reported cash flows and outstanding commitments to MSU records.

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Business, Accounting or a related field; one to three years of progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in accounting, financial analysis, management and/or supervision and in the area of employment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

CPA designation preferred. 

Core Competency Requirements:
• Ability to comprehend and extract key financial data from a variety of financial reporting documents and formats.
• Strong data management and organizational skills.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels, including senior leadership (both internal and external).
• Tact and diplomacy.
• Knowledge of advanced use of databases, spreadsheets, and other PC-based reporting tools.
• Absolute integrity and discretion essential.
• Demonstrated initiative, proactive action, independent thinking and problem-solving skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Please include a cover letter with resume and application.

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MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Advertised:Mar 29, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Apr 11, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time