Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Investment Operations, the Portfolio Analyst is part of an internal investment operations team responsible for supporting the Investment Office. Utilizing one or more investment systems, the Portfolio Analyst is responsible for the collection, entry, validation, monitoring, and quality of investment data and participation in various work processes to facilitate the onboarding, monitoring, and off boarding of investment managers.

Essential Functions

·      Collaborate with investment staff, external investment managers, and vendors to ensure complete, accurate, and timely investment data

·      Support investment staff with the completion of various administrative tasks including compliance with investment office policies and procedures, completion of related work processes, and compliance with document retention policies

·      Identify and resolve matters related to data quality

·      Monitor data for accuracy, consistency, and correct mapping to multiple investment systems

·      Assist with the development and maintenance of various investment data management reports and dashboards

·      Contribute to investment system implementation and functionality upgrade projects

·      Maintain reconciliation tools and reports that validate and summarize data health

·      Maintain data maps and process flows

·      Act as a subject matter expert for one investment system

·      Contribute to vendor oversight for one or more investment systems by ensuring compliance with key performance indicators and being a key contributor during vendor service calls

·      Lead or participate in ad-hoc projects as requested

This list details the Trust’s assignment of essential functions to this position. Other duties or tasks may be assigned to this position. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Technical Competencies

·      Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork

·      Strong oral and written communication skills

·      Understanding of basic accounting concepts

·      Prior investment and/or investment operations experience is desirable

·      Comfortable working with large data sets

·      Ability to work in a dynamic environment where roles and responsibilities are evolving as new processes and procedures are implemented

·      Highly proficient in personal computer skills and use of software (Microsoft suite and other applicable investment tools)

·      Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail

·      Demonstrated self-starter with ability to work with limited supervision

·      Ability to perform assigned tasks in a timely manner

Personal Effectiveness Competencies

All employees of the Trust are expected to demonstrate relevant personal effectiveness competencies as specified in the Trust’s competency definitions.

Minimum Required Experience

At least one (1) year of business related experience.

Education, Professional Certifications and Licensure

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related subject.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

·      The physical requirements of this position are typical of office work

·      Occasional travel as required to Trust’s Detroit office

·      Infrequent travel as required