An Investment or Portfolio Analyst advises individuals and companies about investments. Typically works with a collection of investments called a portfolio, though can also advise clients about individual investments. Studies trends that impact investments and writes reports regarding economic and business changes and activities that affect the value of investments. Can also be involved in the selling of investments, such as stocks. Works mainly in investment firms, though can also be employed in lending institutions, corporate finance departments, banks or insurance companies.
Trade & Cash Operations Analyst | San Francisco Bay Area | Hybrid at Daley And Associates, LLC. Trade & Cash Operations Analyst | San Francisco Bay Area | Hybrid at Daley And Associates, LLC. in Newark, California Posted in 2 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
Trade & Cash Operations Analyst $92K-$120K Base | Bay Area | Hybrid A prestigious university is seeking a Trade & Cash Operations Analyst to join its investment office in the San Francisco Bay Area to support securities transactions, cash movements, investment data, reporting, and daily operational workflows for a large endowment investment portfolio. This is a strong opportunity for a detail-oriented investment operations professional with experience in trade settlement, cash flow management, reconciliations, and investment reporting. The role will work closely with internal investment teams, brokers, custodian banks, and other external partners to ensure accurate, timely, and consistent investment operations support.
Key Responsibilities:
Facilitate securities transactions, settlements, reconciliations, and complex investment activity Prepare cash forecasts for daily asset allocation reporting and explain key fluctuations Prepare fund movements for authorization, including internal transfers, wire setup, and investment funding Maintain accurate accounting and investment data across the investment portfolio Monitor investment approvals and activity while serving as a key point of contact for internal and external parties Produce management reports, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses for investment oversight and decision-making Serve as a first-line resource for brokers and custodian banks while identifying and resolving operational issues Support project work, process improvements, and change management initiatives
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience Experience with equity and fixed income settlement, cash operations, investment processing, or trade operations Exposure to a variety of investment types, including public and private investments Strong Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Experience with financial modeling, business intelligence tools, reporting, or dashboard creation Familiarity with securities, derivatives, complex financial instruments, investment processing, and reporting standards Bloomberg Terminal experience is a plus Strong attention to detail, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to prioritize work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders This is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on investment operations work, values accuracy and process discipline, and wants to support a mission-driven investment platform with exposure to a broad range of asset classes. If you are interested in learning more, please apply directly to this ad or email Marek at malbiero@daleyaa.com .
