Senior Analyst, Investment Operations (work from home)

Job Description:

WHY CHOOSE US?
Joining The American Red Cross is like nothing else - it's as much something you feel as something you do. You become a vital part of the world's largest humanitarian network. Joining a team of welcoming individuals who are exceptional, yet unassuming. Diverse, yet uncompromising in unity. You grow your career within a movement that matters, where success is measured in people helped, communities made whole, and individuals equipped to never stop changing lives and situations for the better.

When you choose to be a force for good, you'll have mentors who empower your growth along a purposeful career path. You align your life's work with an ongoing mission that's bigger than all of us. As you care for others, you're cared for with competitive compensation and benefits. You join a community that respects who you are away from work as much as what you do while at work.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE JOB:

A critical part of the organization's financial operations is made up of an Endowment Fund, an ERISA Defined Benefit Retirement Plan, and multiple corporate portfolios invested in varying private equity, fixed income, and derivative strategies.

The Investment Operations group is responsible for operational, administrative, accounting, and performance functions for the investment portfolios, managing internal and external parties, and ensuring both the efficient operations of the portfolios and compliance with approved policies, strategies, guidelines and procedures. Reporting to the Director, Investment Operations and Audit, the Sr. Analyst, Investment Operations occupies an integral role in the execution of day-to-day functions related to the management of the portfolios.

This position is 100% remote based, to be seated anywhere within the United States.

Responsibilities.

• The Sr. Analyst will be responsible for the preparation of various interim and annual investment reports for presentation to internal and external stakeholders and inclusion in financials.
• This will include regular reconciliations between multiple vendors and internal teams, identifying and correcting potential issues, and generating timely final reports supported by data checks and balances.
• Additional responsibilities will include assisting in the planning and execution of annual external audit processes, including researching changes to controls, audit practices and regulatory changes, the execution of PBCs and preparation of financial statements and footnotes.
• The Sr. Analyst will work with the Director, Investment Operations and Audit to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements in the applicable financial reporting areas as they apply to institutional investments, including compliance with ASC 820, ASC 815, Topic 210 (ASU 2013-01) and Form 5500.

The Sr. Analyst will assist with operational controls and risk management needs, and with administrative functions, such as plan transactions, vendor contracts, invoice processing, and cash maintenance. The Sr. Analyst will oversee vendor processes and make recommendations to better leverage data and ensure the accuracy of data reported.

The Sr. Analyst will be the day-to-day contact for internal parties and external vendors, responding to inquiries, facilitating communication, staying abreast of any issues, and ensuing timely responses and resolutions.

The Sr. Analyst provide back-up support for the Director as needed. Support other departments and teams within the organization, including Treasury, Tax, Legal and Compliance, as required.

Qualifications.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business or related field. A Masters degree or CPA is desirable.

Experience.

Minimum of three years of demonstrated progressive responsibility and relevant experience, preferably with a leading private sector endowment, foundation, or qualified plan organization. Audit experience with one of the Big Four firms and investment industry legal and regulatory knowledge is strongly desired, as is knowledge related to private equity and derivative investments.

Management Experience.

None.

Skills and Abilities.

A solid working knowledge of investment management, investment accounting, investment operations, budgeting and strategic planning. Ability to manage complex projects involving various stakeholders and multiple projects of varying priority. Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies. Outstanding organizational skills and detail orientation. Goal-oriented, task driven. Strong collaboration skills and experience working in small teams. Creative problem-solving skills and a future-oriented vision. Strong interpersonal, communication, public-speaking and presentation skills. Strong sense of the mission of the American Red Cross.

Travel.

Occasional travel may be required.

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PAY INFORMATION:
The annual salary range for this position is $70,000 - $90,000. We do not offer an annual bonus for this role.

Note that American Red Cross salaries are aligned to the specific geographic location in which the work is primarily performed. Other factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. **We will review specific salary information at the time of phone screening based upon your location & experience.**

This job will be posted for a minimum of five business days and extended if the applicant pool needs to be expanded.

BENEFITS FOR YOU:
As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive package includes:
* Medical, Dental Vision plans
* Health Spending Accounts & Flexible Spending Accounts
* PTO: Starting at 19 days a year; based on type of job and tenure
* Holidays: 11 paid holidays comprised of six core holidays and five floating holidays
* 401K with up to 6% match
* Paid Family Leave
* Employee Assistance
* Disability and Insurance: Short + Long Term
* Service Awards and recognition

The American Red Cross is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, San Diego Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and any other applicable state and local laws.

AmeriCorps, the federal agency that brings people together through service, and its partners - the Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Alums, National Peace Corps Association, and the Service Year Alliance - launched Employers of National Service to connect national service alumni with opportunities in the workforce.American Red Cross is proud to be an EONS partner and share our employment opportunities with the network of organizations.

Interested in Volunteering? Visit redcross.org/volunteertoday to learn more, including our most-needed volunteer positions.

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