Investment Operations Director

University of Southern California • Plaza, ND

1d • $200,665 - $237,663 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern California (USC) seeks an Investment Operations Director to work in Los Angeles, California. This Investment Operations Director leads operations functions of the Investment Office, which includes cash flows, performance, reporting, annual audit, and other key processes. Fosters an environment that encourages inclusive relationships and creates unbiased opportunities for contributions through ideas, words, and actions that uphold the principles of the USC Code of Ethics. The Investment Operations Director position is full-time. Work will take place at 2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90067. Hours: 8:30 am – 5 pm. University of Southern California The University of Southern California is one of the world’s leading private research universities. An anchor institution in Los Angeles, USC has a large number of international students and offers extensive opportunities for internships and study abroad. With a strong tradition of integrating liberal and professional education, USC fosters a vibrant culture of public service and encourages students to cross academic as well as geographic boundaries in their pursuit of knowledge. For more information, visit www.usc.edu. Investment Office Through the Chief Investment Officer, the Investment Office team is responsible for managing USC’s Endowment in accordance with the policies set forth by the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees. The Endowment exists to support the academic mission of the University for current and future students. While the management of the Endowment is the primary responsibility of the Investment Office, it is also involved in the management of the university’s defined benefit pension plan and charitable trust programs.

Requirements

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum Experience: 10 years
• Minimum Field of Expertise: Directly related experience in the field.
• Ability to apply comprehensive understanding of capital markets and investment theory to development of portfolio management strategies.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking and communication skills (e.g., oral, written).
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree
• Addtional Education Requirements Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
• Minimum Experience: 10 years
• Minimum Skills: Directly related experience in the field.
• Ability to apply comprehensive understanding of capital markets and investment theory to development of portfolio management strategies.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking and communication skills (e.g., oral, written).

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education: Master’s degree
• Preferred Experience: 15 years
• Preferred Field Expertise: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or enrollment in the CFA program.
• Preferred Education: Master's degree
• Preferred Experience: 15 years
• Preferred Skills: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or enrollment in the CFA program.
• Experience with both public and private markets.

Responsibilities

• Develops and recommends overall department strategy.
• Oversees calculation, evaluation, and performance analysis of endowment pool, investment managers, endowment pool composites, and other university endowments or trusts.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves complex problems; makes recommendations or adjustments as necessary.
• Oversees maintenance of performance databases.
• Oversees the collection and analysis of statistical information on investment managers, and reviews reports.
• Oversees maintenance of software systems (e.g., relationship/document management).
• Ensures timely and complete collection/storage of all relevant documents.
• Works with the university's auditor and tax preparer.
• Develops and sustains relationships with peers, investment managers, and service providers.
• Interfaces with other areas of the university.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant internal and external rules, regulations, policies, and guidelines (e.g., SEC).
• Recommends policy or procedural changes as appropriate.

Benefits

• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff & their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions once you meet the Program's eligibility; tuition benefits for staff & their family; free professional development online courses; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses & free tram pick up services; discounts to football, basketball & other campus events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees