What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Markets Operations Associate position at Meketa Investment Group?
Investment Operations Associate
Position Summary:
The Investment Operations Associate works directly with the Transfer Coordinator and other Operations professionals to successfully track all investments, investment activity, valuations, and documentation for invested partnerships of Meketa Investment Group’s discretionary and non-discretionary clients.
The Investment Operations Associate will play an integral role in trade execution, investment monitoring, and data integrity, as well as portfolio implementation and successful execution of capital calls and distributions on behalf of the firm’s discretionary clients. The Operations Associate may process transactions for a variety of vehicle types including separate accounts, commingled funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, equities, and limited partnerships. The Associate will be expected to log and aid in the completion of transfer activity including: data collection, cash flow issue resolution, creation of letters of direction, and reporting on internal cash flow statistics
The Investment Operations Associate will support the trade execution process, working within Operations and with Client Teams to ensure client decisions and investment activity are accurately recorded and executed with external Managers, Custodians and other related parties. They will ensure excellent document storage with regards to investment information, trades, and client information, serving as a liaison between custodial banks and investment manager’s back-offices. The employee will facilitate the post-trade reconciliation of all transactions and be an observer at internal client and investment committee meetings as needed.
Responsibilities:
The Investment Operations Associate works directly with the Transfer Coordinator and other Operations professionals to successfully track all investments, investment activity, valuations, and documentation for invested partnerships of Meketa Investment Group’s discretionary and non-discretionary clients.
The Investment Operations Associate will play an integral role in trade execution, investment monitoring, and data integrity, as well as portfolio implementation and successful execution of capital calls and distributions on behalf of the firm’s discretionary clients. The Operations Associate may process transactions for a variety of vehicle types including separate accounts, commingled funds, mutual funds, hedge funds, equities, and limited partnerships. The Associate will be expected to log and aid in the completion of transfer activity including: data collection, cash flow issue resolution, creation of letters of direction, and reporting on internal cash flow statistics
The Investment Operations Associate will support the trade execution process, working within Operations and with Client Teams to ensure client decisions and investment activity are accurately recorded and executed with external Managers, Custodians and other related parties. They will ensure excellent document storage with regards to investment information, trades, and client information, serving as a liaison between custodial banks and investment manager’s back-offices. The employee will facilitate the post-trade reconciliation of all transactions and be an observer at internal client and investment committee meetings as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Execute trade activity based on investment decisions made by internal Investment Committees and sub-committees as well as processing of capital calls and distribution related to private market investments
- Reconciliation of portfolio valuations and trade, ensuring post-trade confirmations for all trades
- Maintain all transaction terms for investment managers and custodians, including wire instructions, notification periods, liquidity restrictions, share class information, and settlement timing
- Communicate with client teams, investment managers, custodians, and fund administrators throughout the transaction process
- Support the investment team by providing operational data and analysis
- Maintain documentation for each client including approvals, subscription/redemption documents, directives, confirmations, and other transaction related activity
- Monitor portfolios for cash flows and policy compliance on a daily basis
- Stay informed about market trends and changes in the regulatory environment
Position Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
- Skill at analyzing, evaluating, and reviewing quantitative information from disparate sources.
- Strong understanding of Operations and process driven tasks
- Superb computer skills, including facility with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent attention to detail and organized work habits.
- Ability to work efficiently and accurately under time pressure
- Ability to work well with internal employees and external contacts.
- Ability to work independently and to proactively seek new responsibilities.
- Operational experience at an asset manager, custodian bank, or other financial services organization a plus.
Measures of Success:
- Accuracy and timeliness of trade execution and reconciliation of data related to transfer activity, valuations, and investment and client-specific details.
- Level of proficiency with internal proprietary software, as well as external data providers
- Level of effectiveness in interacting with external third-parties including custody banks, investment managers, and fund administrators.
- Maintenance of good working relationships with other employees
About Meketa Investment Group
Meketa Investment Group is an employee-owned full-service investment consulting and advisory firm. We work with some of the nation’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors including public and private plan sponsors. We have a staff of over 200 employees among our six U.S. office locations and London.
Meketa recognizes that our workforce is a reflection of our company, and we operate in an inclusive environment that accepts and promotes diversity. We believe our employees can best serve our clients in an atmosphere where individuals are treated fairly, where professional growth is developed and encouraged, and where a healthy balance between work and home life is respected and preserved. To support employees, Meketa offers a competitive compensation structure, a wide range of benefits from core insurance benefits to time-based benefits, as well as flexible schedules and support for continuing education.
Meketa is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us.