Senior Investment Operations Analyst
Sammons Financial Group
West Des Moines, Iowa
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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$76,158–$158,663 Per Year
LOCATION
West Des Moines, Iowa
POSTED
23 days ago
• Own the accuracy and completeness of IBOR positions, transactions, and security records across supported asset classes.
• Lead IBOR to ABOR reconciliation oversight, performing root-cause analysis on complex or recurring discrepancies and implementing sustainable resolutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for complex investment data issues, advising stakeholders and developing cross-functional solutions.
• Review and support security and transaction setup for complex instruments, including structured products and private investments, ensuring accuracy and proper modeling assumptions.
• Interface directly with external asset managers and vendors to validate data inputs, resolve discrepancies, and improve data transparency.
• Utilize Intex and other investment analytics tools to validate cash flow models, assumptions, and structured asset analytics.
• Develop and enhance exception reporting, trend analysis, and data quality metrics to proactively identify risks to IBOR integrity.
• Lead or materially contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives that enhance scalability, control effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Support and influence system implementation efforts, including IBOR platform enhancements and Bloomberg Enterprise go-live activities.
• Maintain and strengthen documentation, control frameworks, and operational metrics related to investment data governance.
• Commitment to embrace Sammons Financial Group Companies shared values (Accountability, Connection, Openness, Respect and Integrity).
• As stated within the Company Attendance and Punctuality policy, regular attendance is required and expected in order to meet the business service levels and workflow demands.
• Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary. Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or related field required Required
- Minimum 5 years' of relevant investment operations, IBOR support, or investment data management experience Required
- Demonstrated experience across multiple asset classes, including corporate credit, structured products, and private or alternative investments Required
- Hands-on experience with IBOR platforms, investment accounting systems, or comparable complex investment data environments Preferred
- Experience with Intex or similar structured modeling tools strongly Preferred
- Demonstrated experience improving investment data processes and implementing measurable quality enhancements Preferred
- Experience with Bloomberg Enterprise Preferred
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, Alteryx, or comparable technologies Preferred
- Deep understanding of investment data structures, analytics, and valuation mechanics across asset classes
- Strong root-cause analysis capability across systems, data feeds, and operational processes
- High degree of ownership and accountability for process outcomes and data quality
- Ability to operate independently in complex and ambiguous environments
- Cross-functional influence and stakeholder partnership skills
- Strong judgment balancing accuracy, timeliness, and business risk
• This role will be subject to a SEC compliance program, which can include monitoring personal securities transactions, restrictions on outside business activities, as well as other oversight and restrictions.
Company Information: •Sammons Financial Group offers a competitive benefit package that includes: Health, Dental, Vision, Company Paid Retirement, PTO and Holiday Pay.
•Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is a 100% company-funded retirement plan, so you can save for retirement without contributing a penny of your own paycheck.
•Healthy balance between work and personal lives. Friday afternoons off all year long, competitive PTO, and generous number of paid holidays.
•Our incentive program for defined goals subject to eligibility and performance. Monetary rewards are based on individual and/or overall company performance.
•Colleagues who support one another, model our core values, and drive our healthy, high-performing culture. Pay Range: USD $76,158.00 - USD $158,663.00 /Yr. Pay Transparency Verbiage: Range includes data points from multiple labor markets. Specific range is dependent on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired to perform the position. Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire. Work Authorization/Sponsorship:
At this time, we’re not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or those needing work authorization for this role (This includes, but is not limited to students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.)
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