Georgetown University

Investment Operations Director

Georgetown University$135K — $264K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in accounting or investment operations
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, CPA preferred
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Familiarity with Solovis, Burgiss, BNY Custodian systems is a plus
  • Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
  • Quick learner of new systems and workflows
  • Demonstrated interest in investments and asset management

Responsibilities

  • Prepare performance and analytic reports
  • Maintain and enhance risk and liquidity models
  • Collaborate with the Finance Office and outside service providers
  • Assist in the preparation of Investment Subcommittee materials
  • Recommend process improvements and analyses
  • Oversee cash planning and exposure reporting
  • Support the CIO and investment team in critical reporting

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Commitment to community involvement
  • Supportive workplace for individuals with disabilities
  • Access to extensive resources for employees
Full Job Description
Requirements

Job Overview

The Investment Operations Director provides support to the Chief Investment Officer ("CIO") and the Investment Office broadly for the day-to-day implementation and monitoring of the approximately $4.3bn Endowment.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Prepare performance and analytic reports; maintaining and enhancing risk, liquidity, cash planning and exposure models; working closely with the University's Finance Office, custodian, and other outside software and service providers
  • Assisting in the periodic preparation of Investment Subcommittee materials.
  • Provide recommendations for new processes, analysis, and approaches that will enhance the overall effectiveness and accuracy of investment reporting and analysis and streamlining of workflow


Work Interactions

The Director of Operations is one of the most important positions in managing the university's financial assets. This position reports directly to the Chief Investment Officer. This position also interacts with numerous people in the Finance Office. The Director provides critical reporting to the CIO and investment team, which enables portfolio rebalancing, cash management, and risk management.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Minimum of 5 years' work experience, preferably in accounting or investment operations
  • Strong Academic credentials, Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance, accounting, or a relevant subject area. CPA preferred.
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Coding experience is appreciated but not required.
  • Experience with Solovis, Burgiss, BNY Custodian systems helpful.
  • Detail oriented with strong problem-solving capabilities and a commitment to data accuracy
  • Able to learn new systems and workflows quickly
  • Demonstrated general interest in investments and asset management.


Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$135,188.00 - $264,291.85

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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