UTIMCO
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Investment Operations Professional
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UTIMCO .
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 operations 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 (e.g., 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.
Click here to learn more about UTIMCO’s mission and impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Investment Management and Financial Services
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Investment Operations Professional
role at
UTIMCO .
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 operations 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 (e.g., 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.
Click here to learn more about UTIMCO’s mission and impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Seniority Level Associate
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Investment Management and Financial Services
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