Investment Operations Associate Jobs in Maryland

Role Summary

Investment Liaisons within our Global Investment Operations business area serve as trusted partners to investment professionals, supporting the implementation, management, and operational execution of investment strategies.

They collaborate with portfolio managers, research analysts, traders, and business partners across Operations, Technology, Risk, Distribution, Client Services, Compliance, and Legal to drive operational excellence throughout the investment lifecycle. Responsibilities may include investment team support, stakeholder management, account onboarding, operational readiness, data and reporting oversight, corporate actions management, Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) compliance, process improvement, and strategic initiatives.

Opportunities within this team include Associate Analyst, Analyst, Sr. Analyst, Lead Analyst and Sr. Manager and alignment is based on relevant investment operations experience.

We currently are seeking an Analyst for the Investment Liaison (IL) team, based at our Harbor Point headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland.

Responsibilities

IL Areas of Specialization

Fixed Income:

• Partners with Fixed Income investment and research teams to support the management and delivery of fixed income investment strategies. The role places additional emphasis on research support, portfolio analysis, benchmark and performance reporting, and ensuring timely access to data and investment insights used in the investment decision-making process.

Multi-Asset:

• Partners with Multi-Asset investment teams to support the implementation and evolution of complex investment strategies spanning multiple asset classes. The role places additional emphasis on cross-functional coordination, investment guideline implementation, attribution and reporting processes, operational readiness, and business transformation initiatives that enhance scalability and efficiency.

Equity:

• Partners with global Equity investment teams to support the growth and delivery of investment products throughout their lifecycle. The role places additional emphasis on product management, stakeholder engagement, operational readiness, and coordination across investment, distribution, and client-facing teams to support new business opportunities and ongoing product success.

Private Asset Management (PAM):

• Partners with portfolio managers, wealth advisors, relationship managers, and operational teams to deliver customized investment solutions for high-net-worth and institutional clients. The role places additional emphasis on individualized client support, portfolio customization, life-event planning, account transitions, and the delivery of a high-touch client experience throughout the client lifecycle.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• 2+ years of relevant professional experience within financial services/investment operations.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse audiences.

Preferred

• Experience in investment operations, portfolio support, or financial services.

• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Python, SQL, or other analytical tools.

• Experience leveraging AI-enabled technologies, automation tools, and emerging digital capabilities to enhance operational effectiveness, improve decision-making, and drive continuous process improvement.

• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvement opportunities and influence stakeholders across functions.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Progress toward or completion of a CFA and/or MBA.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

1. You will receive an email and text message to answer a few questions to verify your eligibility. If you apply for multiple jobs, you will receive separate invitations for each role and will need to respond to each. Estimated Time Commitment: 3-5 minutes

2. If you are eligible, you will be asked to record video responses to introductory questions with our vendor partner, HireVue. Take time to read all instructions carefully before responding. Some questions may require you to respond within a set time limit, or with limited retakes. You can use this opportunity to tell us more about your background and interest than we can learn from a resume alone. Estimated Time Commitment: 20-30 minutes

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$69,500.00 - $118,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$76,500.00 - $130,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$87,000.00 - $148,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual's relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all.

Benefits

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.