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UTIMCO

Investment Operations Professional

UTIMCO, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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The Investment Operations Professional will support UTIMCO’s investment operations activities by partnering with external service providers in the oversight of outsourced accounting and operations functions and collaborating across UTIMCO’s various teams to ensure seamless execution across trading, liquidity, and reporting processes. This role requires a deep understanding of UTIMCO’s operational policies, controls, processes, and procedures as well as strong communication and problem‑solving skills to support operational excellence across all UTIMCO investment operation’s functions.

Overall Responsibilities

Oversee and manage UTIMCO’s operational functions in partnership and collaboration with the custodian, ensuring alignment with UTIMCO’s operational policies, controls, processes, and procedures, including, but not limited to:

Collateral and margin management across multiple counterparties

Prepare and provide updates to global documentation across various foreign markets as needed for separately managed account relationships

Trade break resolution and timely reconciliation for internal trading across systems and service providers

Interpret and apply terms and conditions associated with derivative trading, including but not limited to swaps, futures, repos, and structured products

Collaborate with investment teams on implementation of new investment strategies and structures (i.e repo structures, liquidity management, prime broker relationships, and derivatives)

Facilitate transfers and sales for stock distributions and maintain strong broker relationships

Collaborate with UT System tax consultant to coordinate collection of limited partnership K‑1s and responses to associated Unrelated Business Taxable Income (UBTI) questions

Manage reporting processes and ensure accuracy and timeliness of operational data delivery

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and to mitigate operational risks

Lead strategic initiatives and cross‑functional projects that improve UTIMCO’s operational capabilities

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

Minimum of 7 years of experience in investment operations, or middle office functions

Strong understanding of investment company operations and trade lifecycle management

Familiarity with prime brokerage, repo structures, and liquidity management

Experience with collateral management and derivative operations

Excellent problem‑solving skills and attention to detail

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external partners

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)

Preferred Qualifications

CFA, CAIA, CPA, or FRM certifications

Experience working with institutional counterparties, including prime brokers and custodians

Exposure to regulatory reporting and compliance frameworks

NOTE: This role requires in‑office, 4 days a week, Monday thru Thursday.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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