Investment Operations Analyst

Job Description

DUMAC manages Duke University's investment portfolio and related pools of assets. The mission of Duke University's endowment is to support the people, programs, and activities of the university in perpetuity. Over the years, growth of the endowment through investment return and charitable giving has enabled the university to provide scholarships and fellowships to students, build faculty excellence, launch new programs and research efforts, and support a wide range of important needs.

This position is on the Finance Team and responsible for Investment Operations duties.

As an Investment Operations Analyst, you will work in a hybrid role, spending three days in the office and two days remote, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life.

Summary of responsibilities:

The Finance team is responsible for the accounting, investment operations, reporting and performance analytics for all assets classes in which DUMAC invests. Key responsibilities include:

• Maintain portfolio accounting systems for both private and public investments for the monthly closing process.
• Reconcile, research, and resolve any trade, valuation, and performance-related issues.
• Update market values and track other quantitative and qualitative data fields for investments.
• Execute cash movements and ensure trades are processed accurately and timely.
• Coordinate with internal and external investment managers, personnel at the administrator, custodian bank, audit, and tax consultants.
• Assist with reviewing investment performance, fee calculations and operational results.
• Compile and analyze partner statements and financials with internal records and agreements.
• Complete required ad hoc reporting and special projects as necessary

Required skills:

• Must be self-motivated, extremely detail-oriented, and an effective communicator.
• Fundamental accounting knowledge, familiarity with accounting and investment measurement principles is preferred.
• Advanced ability with Microsoft Excel
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to collaborate and thrive in a team setting.
• Unwavering commitment to ethical behavior and professionalism
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Desired education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred, with proven academic excellence
• 1-3 years of experience in investment accounting/operations, public accounting or tax
• CPA, CFA, Master's in Accounting

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred, with proven academic excellence

1-3 years of experience in investment accounting/operations, public accounting or tax