Investment Analyst, OCIO Operations

Level: 3-5 years of financial operations experience Location: Boston or Remote in any state where we are registered As an OCIO Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting the OCIO Operations team in the processing and reconciliation of all aspects of the trading process for OCIO portfolios, including trade communication, cash reconciliations, positions reconciliation, trade acknowledgement, and settlement confirmation. Vehicles traded include mutual funds, ETFs, commingled funds, hedge funds, private equity and separately managed accounts. In this highly visible and fast‑paced role, you will oversee all aspects of trading OCIO client portfolios, including trade execution and settlement, portfolio policy monitoring, cash management, and reconciliation.

These activities involve interfacing with hedge fund managers, private equity managers, asset management firms, custodian banks, and fund administrators. You will also interact with various internal consulting and research teams. In addition to the investment operations support, this individual will participate in projects to improve operational efficiency on the team.

Key Responsibilities Act as main point of contact for trade communication with asset managers and hedge fund firms as well as custodians for all executed orders Prepare and complete as needed all transaction forms and understand all pertinent deadlines associated with transactions, including fund notification periods, liquidity parameters, and cash needs Monitor capital calls and distributions and ensure payments are made or received Support estimated valuation and proxy pricing for alternative asset classes Work on process improvements to enhance the operational workflow of the team Maintain meticulous documentation of all activity for each account, including subscription documentation, trade history, and client documents Prepare cash reconciliations to support the trading process Reconcile positions to ensure all portfolios are accurate at the beginning of the trading day Assist the OCIO Team in special projects as needed Job Qualifications The successful candidate will be highly detail‑oriented, a self‑starter with strong organizational skills and multi‑tasking capabilities. They must be able to identify red flags and raise questions as appropriate and work in a deadline‑driven environment. Strong communication skills, both oral and written, are required.

The ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment, interfacing with personnel at all levels inside and outside of NEPC, is an important qualification. Highly advanced Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are also necessary. Experience in portfolio accounting and order management systems is preferred.

A college degree or equivalent experience is required. A candidate with a demonstrated curiosity to learn, an entrepreneurial spirit, and an interest in being part of a fast‑growing team is a plus. Compensation The base salary for this role is $62,000 - $81,000 per year with an additional annual performance bonus.

Individual compensation is based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, certifications, location, responsibilities of the role, internal equity and alignment with market data. NEPC is an Affidative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (April 2026) #J-18808-Ljbffr