The Denver Foundation seeks a community-focused investment operations analyst who centers on mission-based work supporting the foundation’s vision, mission, and purpose. The Investment Operations Analyst performs various duties related to investment performance reporting and related analytics, onboarding new investments and advisor-managed funds, and coordinating the settlement of investment transactions. The investment operations analyst reports to the CFO and works closely with accounting, grantmaking, and philanthropic impact staff.
This is a full-time position in Denver, Colorado. We work on a hybrid schedule of at least two days in the office (Monday and Thursday required). The starting salary for this position is $95,000 to $110,000 per year. This position is salaried, exempt, and eligible for all the foundation’s benefits. Benefits include paid time off, retirement (403(b)) contribution, tuition assistance, and medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. The starting salary will be based on experience.
The Denver Foundation is excited to be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. For nearly 100 years, people in Metro Denver and across Colorado have trusted The Denver Foundation to steward charitable funds to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s opportunities. In partnership with generous donors and community partners, we lead a community-wide effort to build a better future for everyone. The foundation's vision is a Metro Denver that is racially equitable in its leadership, prosperity, and culture, and we are a catalytic leader that engages in critical issues and accelerates systems change. To achieve this, all staff must intentionally apply Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to their practice. The ideal candidates for this position are committed to racial equity.
The responsibilities and essential functions of the Investment Operations Analyst position:
- Manage adequate investment funding by monitoring cash position(s) across all investment portfolios, researching, and consolidating as needed.
- Develop and maintain reports, spreadsheets, tables, and grids to summarize, analyze, and present information.
- Support investment settlement functions, including closing documents and setting up loan monitoring and reporting systems.
- Prepare materials and presentations for internal executives, staff, Board and Committee meetings.
- Manage the inflow of financial information from investment fund managers and borrowers.
- Manage key back-office functions for the advisor-managed fund program, including onboarding of new accounts, reconciliation of benchmarks and investment policy statements, monitoring fund compliance, and reporting on performance.
- Maintain all operational material related to investment managers, including performance reports, quarterly letters, and account statements.
- Maintain investment software and ensure the accuracy of data.
- Attend quarterly Investment Committee meetings and keep minutes of proceedings.
- Support the CFO and Controller through the annual financial statement and tax audit process by collecting and providing statements, materials, and research as needed.
- Aid in developing, implementing, and maintaining processes and procedures.
- Identify areas where efficiencies or improvements can be made and proactively drive solutions.
- Ongoing maintenance of custodian relationships.
- Maintain internal and external correspondence and establish efficient and effective cross-departmental relationships and workflows.
- Work internally with the team on financial projections, analysis, and reporting.
- Assist the team with special investment-oriented assignments by assembling and summarizing data, analysis, preparing reports, and presentation of findings.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the CFO.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in the following key areas:
- Demonstrated record of accomplishment in developing and utilizing organizational systems with attention to detail, accuracy, timeliness, and record keeping.
- Possess high technological competency, including Clearwater Analytics, C-Suite, Excel, and data visualization software.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
- The ideal candidate must apply investment knowledge, take the initiative to recognize and anticipate problems, and effectively communicate practical solutions to internal stakeholders.
- Working well independently while also effectively collaborating with others, self-motivation, a proactive approach to work.
- Work with and effectively manage information of a confidential nature, requiring considerable discretion, judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
- Effectively communicating with internal stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Adept at analytical and critical thinking.
Candidates must possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, accounting, or equivalent experience.
- Three to five years of relevant work experience with two years of specialized experience in investment operations, accounting, or a fund administration role. Investment experience with an asset manager, custodian, registered investment advisor, or brokerage is strongly preferred.
- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to center principles of equity in their work and to build relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures.
- Belief in the model of community foundations.
- An unwavering commitment to racial equity.
A full job description is attached. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The Denver Foundation practices and champions inclusiveness in our community. We honor all community members' diverse strengths, needs, voices, and backgrounds. Candidates from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.