Investment Operations Analyst (Two-Year… at Cascade Asset… · Kirkland

Summary: Cascade Asset Management Company is dedicated to managing and growing capital in support of philanthropic activities. The Investment Operations Analyst will support day-to-day operations of a global investment portfolio, focusing on trade confirmation, cash management, and reconciliation processes. Responsibilities: - Daily cash management and position reconciliation, conducting investigative research with custodians - Ensure seamless settlement of trade activities with counterparties, system vendors, and banks - Collateral validation and processing for all over the counter (OTC) and cleared derivative positions - Derivatives reporting and reconciliations (futures initial/variation margin) - Ownership of all margin-related activity and communication with Prime Brokers - Effectuate changes from corporate or class actions, validating, communicating, and processing updates to systems - Processing of inbound and outbound cash wires - Setup and maintenance of asset/security data Required Qualifications: - 0-3 years of financial services or securities experience required - Interest in a career in the investment industry - Undergraduate degree preferably in finance, accounting, economics, or related field - Proficiency in Excel required - Preliminary understanding of fixed income, equity, derivative instruments, collateral and collateral management, and other cash - Able to present ideas and plans clearly, using available resources, in order to foster understanding across a multitude of stakeholders at various seniority levels - Driven by process efficiencies and system improvement; approaches day-to-day operational data optimization with passion - Possesses a keen eye for details, superlative accuracy, with a no-tolerance approach for data inaccuracy - Ability to multitask and balances priorities against ambiguity - Excellent written and verbal communication - Outstanding interpersonal skills with an empathic style, improving partnership and cross-group collaboration skills - Ability to multitask in a fast paced, market-driven environment operating from 5:00am – 2:00pm daily - Upon hire, you are required to present proof of your eligibility to legally work in the U.S Required Skills: Excel, Financial services experience Important Skills: Fixed income knowledge, Equity knowledge, Derivative instruments knowledge Nice-to-Have Skills: Multitasking ability, Process improvement Benefits: Comprehensive fully paid benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance, Generous employer match to 401(k) retirement savings contributions, 18 days of paid vacation each year for the first four years of employment, Eight paid holidays, Up to three floating holidays per year, Up to 14 days of sick leave, Generous paid parental and family leave program, Several employee wellness programs and mental health resources, Charitable giving match, Reimbursement for fitness, daycare, and/or commuter expenses