The Senior Manager of Investment Operations will oversee and manage the operation of the Firm pension investments (the Firm-Directed Portfolio) and partner investment programs. He/she is responsible for the development and oversight of the operational and financial controls and procedures associated with the investment programs. The Senior Manager of Investment Operations supports the Firm’s Retirement Plans Committee and the Investment Managers for the partner investment programs.
Responsibilities
Manage and support partner investment programs and the associated investment vehicles established within those programs
Oversee the management of the investment operations associated with the Firm-Directed Portfolio in the Firm’s cash balance retirement plans
Articulate and lead an operations strategy that best supports the various partner investment programs and the Firm-Directed Portfolio
Build best practices, overlapping controls, and a best-in-class operational infrastructure to support current investment programs with flexibility for growth
Identify and raise process improvements and automation opportunities and work with IT to implement
Oversee and advise on the implementation of fund administration software including how to further leverage the software’s capabilities
Evaluate investment program opportunities and provide analysis and recommendations on operational and financial considerations to the Investment Managers
Own preparation of materials for financial review by Investment Managers and reporting to investors in the partner investment programs
Oversee the annual audit process and tax filings
Assist with the preparation of legal documents such as subscription and redemption documents
Respond to questions and requests from investors with the highest level of service
Own special projects and cross-functional tasks, as needed
Develop productive, effective and collaborative working relationships with vendors, the Investment Managers, the other teams in Partner Matters and Firm Sr. Staff
Manage and train investment operations team
Other job duties and analysis as assigned
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
General Business
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