Investment Operations Analyst
Location: Boston
Reports To: Joshua Peabody
Department: Investment Operations & Analytics
Position Summary
The Investment Operations Analyst plays a critical role in building, automating, and scaling the firm’s investment infrastructure. This position supports portfolio management, reporting, data integrity, and systems integration across investment and advisory platforms. This role partners closely with Advisory, Investment, and Service Teams to improve operational workflows, enhance reporting accuracy, and drive automation across the investment lifecycle. The position is designed as a high-impact analytical role with increasing responsibility over time, contributing directly to operational efficiency, risk mitigation, and scalable growth.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Operations & Reporting
Support daily reconciliation processes across custodians, portfolio accounting systems (e.g. Black Diamond), and internal records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Identify, research, and resolve cash, position, and transaction discrepancies in coordination with custodians and internal stakeholders.
Assist with portfolio implementation workflows, including rebalancing support, and account-level execution tracking.
Monitor data integrity across systems to ensure consistency between reporting, performance, and CRM platforms.
Support compliance, and audit-related documentation requirements tied to trading and portfolio operations.
Assist with Power BI, Excel-based modeling, and other analytics tools to support investment and operational insights.
Conduct analysis on portfolio trends, liquidity, capital calls, and private investment reporting.
Identify patterns or operational risks and proactively recommend solutions.
Data Management & Automation
Design and implement process improvements to automate manual workflows, including anomaly detection in cash flows, performance data, and account activity.
Assist in integrating systems across CRM, portfolio accounting, reporting, and investment platforms.
Build and maintain reporting dashboards, data models, and analytical tools to enhance decision-making.
Develop repeatable processes to normalize, structure, and validate investment data.
Support ongoing data schema, data optimization and other strategic initiatives.
Support the integration and transition of acquired firm investment and performance data.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field.
0–2 years of experience in investment operations, portfolio accounting, financial services, or related analytical role.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Comfort working with technology platforms and learning new systems quickly.
Preferred Experience
Experience with across core wealth applications is strongly preferred. (e.g. Black Diamond, Salesforce, CAIS, Preqin, YCharts, Powder).
Experience supporting private investment reporting and capital activity tracking. (e.g. CAIS, iCapital, Allocate)
Experience supporting advisors, clients, or internal stakeholders in a platform or systems-focused role.
Technical Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel & SQL (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
Experience with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
Familiarity with programming for automation and data prep (Python, R, VBA).
Core Competencies
Strategic thinker with strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
High degree of integrity, ownership mentality, and process-oriented thinking.
Adaptability in a fast-changing technology environment
What This Role Offers
Direct impact on firm-wide automation and operational scalability
Exposure to portfolio implementation, trading workflows, and investment analytics
Opportunity to build systems and processes from the ground up
Cross-functional visibility across advisory, investments, and client service
Clear growth trajectory toward senior investment operations or investment strategy roles
Compensation & Benefits
CW Advisors offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, financial security, and professional growth of our team members. Benefits include competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage; company-paid life and disability insurance; retirement plan with employer contribution; generous paid time off and holidays; professional development support; and access to wellness and employee assistance programs.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000 base plus bonus based on experience. Actual salary range could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
Current Employees and Contractors Apply HereSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related field
- 0-2 years of experience in investment operations, portfolio accounting, financial services, or related analytical role
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
- Proficiency in SQL
- Experience with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Familiarity with programming for automation and data prep (Python, R, VBA)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Comfort working with technology platforms and learning new systems quickly
- Experience with core wealth applications (e.g., Black Diamond, Salesforce, CAIS, Preqin, YCharts, Powder)
- Experience supporting private investment reporting and capital activity tracking (e.g., CAIS, iCapital, Allocate)
- Experience supporting advisors, clients, or internal stakeholders in a platform or systems-focused role
Osaic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Osaic and has not been reviewed or approved by Osaic.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time away includes PTO, sick time, holidays, and volunteer days available from the start. The breadth supports work–life balance with a Monday–Friday schedule.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, and disability with HSA/FSA options and day-one eligibility. The package also includes wellness initiatives and adoption assistance.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting is offered. This supports long-term savings starting on the first day.
Osaic Insights
What We Do
Osaic provides the support, resources, and community designed for the future of wealth management. Securities and investment advisory services are offered through the firms: Osaic Wealth, Inc., Osaic Institutions, Inc., Osaic FA, Inc., Osaic FS, Inc., and Triad Advisors, LLC, broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, and members of FINRA and SIPC. Securities are offered through Securities America, Inc., American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc., Osaic Services Inc., and Ladenburg Thalmann & Co., broker-dealers and member of FINRA and SIPC. Advisory services are offered through Arbor Point Advisors, LLC, American Portfolios Advisors, Inc., Ladenburg Thalmann Asset Management, Inc., Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, and Securities America Advisors, Inc., registered investment advisers. Advisory programs offered by Osaic Wealth, Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Triad Advisors, LLC., are sponsored by VISION2020 Wealth Management Corp., an affiliated registered investment adviser.
