Investment Operations Analyst

at AON in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Aon is looking for an Investment Operations Analyst in Chicago

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This role is focused on supporting the Investment Operations team. Responsibilities include:

+ Verifying and documenting the settlement of trades, cash transfers and other directives to custodians and investment managers

+ Directing wire payments and cash transfers

+ Verifying the calculations of investment manager invoices

+ Maintaining/Updating project milestones and timelines and various tracking spreadsheets

+ Reviewing trades, cash transfers and other directions to custodians for accuracy

+ Creating and running reports from internal software as well as the web portals of custodians and investment managers

+ Creating/maintaining/updating written procedures

+ Compiling information for disclosure requirements

+ Ad-hoc requests supporting operations and/or client service team

This position is part of a fast paced, growing global investment consulting group. The role will work closely with other operations teams regarding onboarding, trading and monitoring of investment consulting clients. Our clients include large market retirement plans, foundations and charitable organizations. The analyst will interact often with client facing investment consultants and the custodians and investment managers of our clients and conduct follow up communication as necessary. The role will also assist on special projects and new responsibilities will be available over time. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

+ High attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

+ Excellent proofing skills

+ Cash and trade handling experience

+ Responsive to requests from clients and colleagues

+ Ability to work against a deadline and handle daily tasks

+ Ability to prioritize and self-schedule deliverable obligations and meet deadlines

+ Ability to work independently and with a team

+ Outstanding analytical and communication skills

+ Excellent sense of ownership, urgency and drive

+ Outstanding computer skills and ability to learn new software with basic training

+ Excellent Excel skills and experience with other Microsoft Office software and Adobe Acrobat

+ Experience with trust accounting, security trading and custody settlement procedures a plus

+ Experience working in the operations of an investment management firm a plus

+ Experience with Bloomberg and other Order Management Systems a plus

+ Experience with Microsoft Power Apps and Power PI a plus

+ Bachelor’s degree is mandatory, one year+ of investment space experience is desired

How we support our colleagues In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance, ensuring you can be your best self at Aon. Furthermore, all colleagues enjoy two “Global Wellbeing Days” each year, encouraging you to take time to focus on yourself. We offer a variety of working style solutions, but we also recognize that flexibility goes beyond just the place of work… and we are all for it. We call this Smart Working! Our continuous learning culture inspires and equips you to learn, share and grow, helping you achieve your fullest potential. As a result, at Aon, you are more connected, more relevant, and more valued. Aon values an innovative, diverse workplace where all colleagues feel empowered to be their authentic selves. Aon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Aon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran, marital, domestic partner status, or other legally protected status. We welcome applications from all and provide individuals with disabilities with reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application, interview process and to perform essential job functions once onboard. If you would like to learn more about the reasonable accommodations we provide, email ReasonableAccommodations@Aon.com Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $61,000 to $82,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant’s geographic location. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Chicago, IL. The actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location. Aon offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and regular part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon’s discretion; medical, dental and vision insurance, various types of leaves of absence, paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation per year, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. 2546478 Aon is looking for an Investment Operations Analyst in Chicago DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: This role is focused on supporting the Investment Operations team. Responsibilities include: