What are the responsibilities and job description for the Investment Operations Professional position at UTIMCO?
This individual will contribute to UTIMCO’s operational infrastructure by overseeing outsourced functions and collaborating with investment teams to ensure seamless execution across trading, liquidity, and reporting processes. The role requires a deep understanding of UTIMCO’s OEMS, collateral management, and derivative trading terms, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills to support operational excellence across asset classes.
Overall Responsibilities:
- Oversight and management of outsourced operational functions, ensuring alignment with UTIMCO’s standards and strategic goals
- Deep familiarity with UTIMCO’s Order and Execution Management System (OEMS) to support trade lifecycle and reporting workflows
- Assist with and provide oversight in collateral movement and management across counterparties and custodians
- Resolve trade breaks and ensure timely reconciliation 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
- Manage reporting processes and ensure accuracy and timeliness of operational data delivery
- Facilitate security transfers and maintain strong broker relationships
- Collaborate with investment teams on repo structures, liquidity management, prime brokerage (PB), internal factor basket (IFB), and derivatives execution
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and risk mitigation
- Support 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 verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal teams and external partners
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in the asset owner or asset allocator space, in places such as an endowment, foundation or pension fund
- Strong understanding of OEMS platforms and trade lifecycle management
- Experience with collateral management and derivative operations
- Familiarity with prime brokerage, repo structures, and liquidity management
- CFA, CAIA, CPA, or FRM certifications
- Experience working with institutional counterparties, including prime brokers and custodians
- Exposure to regulatory reporting and compliance frameworks
- Familiarity with tax reporting, custody and global markets
NOTE: This role requires in-office, 4 days a week, Monday thru Thursday.
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