The Director of Investment Operations is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing and enhancing investment operations, reporting, compliance, and policy governance. This position serves as a key liaison across internal departments, external stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. The role oversees all aspects of investment operations, from daily reporting and audits to strategic initiatives including financial modeling, regulatory monitoring, and process improvement aligned with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and disaster recovery standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Operational Leadership & Compliance
- Lead the execution of investment reporting functions related to risk and compliance management of investment holdings.
- Oversee daily operational reporting including trades, unsettled transactions, pricing, unrealized gains/losses, watchlists, and performance monitoring.
- Maintain and ensure compliance with investment policies, guidelines, and investment management agreements.
- Coordinate front and middle office procedures in alignment with SOX and disaster recovery protocols.
- Oversee Know Your Customer (KYC) operations, state deposit management, and collateral operations including those for FHLB.
- Supervise subscription agreements, alternative fund documentation, and other administrative support related to CMLs and derivatives.
Regulatory and Audit Management
- Lead internal and external audits (STAT & GAAP), regulatory requests (SEC and State DOIs), state exams, and SOX responsibilities.
- Monitor pronouncements and regulatory changes issued by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and ensure compliance.
- Coordinate private placement documentation, private letter rulings, and investment-related legal transfers.
Strategic Analysis & Forecasting
- Lead financial forecasting, investment modeling, and scenario analysis to support strategic decision-making.
- Serve as primary contact for all investment data requests, internal and external.
- Provide insights to support investment policy adherence and performance evaluations.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Serve as the central point of contact for investment operations-related queries and issue resolution.
- Coordinate and deliver data for Board and Investment & Finance (I&F) presentations, and support departments such as Actuarial, Accounting, Treasury, Financial Planning, and external consultants.
- Facilitate valuation processes and portfolio pricing with vendors and third-party systems including Bloomberg, BlackRock Solutions (BRS), and custodians.
Process Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement by updating operational procedures and documentation.
- Maintain the Master Contact List and ensure consistency in communications and system access across all stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in investment operations, with a strong focus on risk and performance reporting.
- Experience in managing teams and cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong understanding of STAT and GAAP accounting principles, SOX compliance, and regulatory frameworks including NAIC, SEC, and State DOI.
- Proficiency in investment systems and tools such as Bloomberg, BRS, and performance analytics platforms.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities.
Pay Range:
- $99,100.00 - $140,000.00
Salary is commensurate to experience, location, etc.
Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two Springfield, Illinois, teachers who saw a need for quality, affordable auto insurance for teachers. Since then, we’ve broadened our mission to helping all educators protect what they have today and prepare for a successful tomorrow. And with our broadened mission has come corporate growth: We serve more than 4,100 school districts nationwide, we’re publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: HMN) and we have more than $12 billion in assets.
We’re motivated by the fact that educators take care of our children’s future, and we believe they deserve someone to look after theirs. We help educators identify their financial goals and develop plans to achieve them. This includes insurance to protect what they have today and financial products to help them prepare for their future. Our tailored offerings include special rates and benefits for educators.
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What We Do
Horace Mann was founded in 1945 by two educators in Springfield, Ill., who believed teachers deserved affordable auto insurance. Originally called the Illinois Education Association Mutual Insurance Company, our name was changed to honor the father of the American public education system, Horace Mann. We are proud to share his name.
At Horace Mann, the hard work, commitment and dedication of our employees are the foundation of our success. And today we are the largest, national multiline insurance company dedicated to serving America’s educators and their families.
Our purpose is to provide lifelong financial well-being for educators and their families through personalized service, advice, and a full range of tailored insurance and financial products. Through our professional agents and their staff, we offer insurance and financial products to the educational community across the United States.
