Investment Operations Associate Jobs in Charlottesville, VA

The University of Virginia Investment Management Company (UVIMCO) provides investment management services to the University of Virginia and associated organizations. UVIMCO's team represents an exceptional group of investment management professionals who are grounded in the mission and values of the University of Virginia. We manage approximately $16 billion for the University of Virginia and are proud of the positive impact that our work has on generations of UVA students, faculty, staff, and patients.

UVIMCO currently employs approximately forty-four full-time staff who are primarily located in Charlottesville, VA. We value excellence, integrity, passion, and service.

Why Join Us 

• Support UVA's mission: Our investment returns directly support scholarships, programs, research, and other initiatives to benefit current and future students, faculty, patients, and staff of the University.
• Strong culture: UVIMCO fosters a collegial, flat, and collaborative work environment. The firm prioritizes employee well-being and maintains a strong work-life balance. Staff are united by a passion for our mission, a love of learning, and a commitment to preserving UVIMCO's record of excellence.
• Generous employment benefits: UVIMCO offers a competitive salary and a business casual work setting. We are located on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, VA.

Position Overview

UVIMCO is seeking an Operations Analyst to join our team. The Operations Analyst will be an integral part of an eight-person team that manages UVIMCO's investment operations. The position will report to the Senior Operations Associate and primary responsibilities will include: cash management and reconciliation, investment accounting, valuation, and reporting, audit and tax support, data management, and other ad-hoc duties as assigned. The Operations Analyst will work closely with internal teams across investment, legal, and risk management, as well as external stakeholders, including the University, investment managers, custodian banks, and other service providers. Successful candidates must be collaborative in nature and demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, and the ability to manage and prioritize workflow.

 Responsibilities include:

• Cash Management & Reconciliation: Prepare and distribute the firm's daily cash report, providing a critical view into liquidity and upcoming funding needs, reconcile daily cash activity against custodian records and communicate directly with the custodian to resolve discrepancies, initiate time-sensitive, high-value wire transfers
• Investment Accounting, Valuation, & Reporting: Prepare monthly shareholder account statements and serve as a primary point of contact for shareholder inquiries, maintaining strong working relationships across all pool participants, contribute to pricing and valuation efforts across the portfolio, supporting accurate and timely internal and external reporting, analyze legal agreements to identify key manager terms and translate findings into meaningful insights
• Audit, Tax, & Operational Support: Support the annual audit process, including workpaper preparation and auditor coordination, assist UVIMCO's tax and compliance function by processing documents and consulting with external preparers, contribute to the evaluation, implementation, and maintenance of IT systems as part of the team's ongoing technology initiatives

Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• An undergraduate degree, preferably in accounting, finance, business administration, or related quantitative field
• One to two years of relevant professional experience preferred; candidates with strong internship experience will also be considered
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and effectively
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment with evolving responsibilities
• Willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A high level of professionalism and integrity
• Resourcefulness and the ability to work independently

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join UVIMCO's investment operations team and gain broad exposure to the processes that support a complex, globally diversified investment portfolio. If you are analytical, detail-oriented, collaborative, and enjoy working across areas such as cash management, investment accounting, valuation, reporting, and data management, consider applying for this opportunity to help support UVIMCO's long-term mission.

Starting base salary range: $70,000 - $85,000. This salary range listed reflects the expected salary for this position at the time of posting. Individual compensation will be based on factors such as relevant experience, education, skills, qualifications, and other job-related considerations.

Please note that this position is based in-office in Charlottesville, VA, and that UVIMCO is unable to sponsor employment-related visas for this position.