Investment Data & Operations Analyst

Robert Half is looking for an Investment Data & Operations Analyst to support the integrity, control, and oversight of investment data and related accounting operations in Des Moines. This role plays a key part in maintaining dependable data, investigating exceptions, and helping ensure accurate financial reporting and regulatory alignment for investment portfolios. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in investment accounting or operations, works confidently across systems and stakeholders, and thrives in a detail-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review new security and purchase yield data and resolve discrepancies with internal teams and external managers

• Maintain security master records to ensure complete, accurate, and well-governed investment data

• Research and resolve breaks involving security attributes, accruals, and amortization/accretion schedules

• Partner with accounting, reporting, technology, policy, and portfolio teams to support reconciliations and downstream processing

• Research accounting and reporting treatment for specialized investment topics

• Serve as a resource for investment data, reporting classifications, and system functionality

• Support testing for system updates, data feeds, and reconciliation tools

• Prepare summaries of reconciliation activity, trends, and open issues for leadership

• Assist with additional operational and cross-functional projects as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in investment operations, investment accounting, fund administration, or a similar financial environment

• Experience with investment accounting or investment data platforms; insurance investment system experience preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with data from multiple sources

• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and comfort learning new systems and tools

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams

• Knowledge of insurance investment portfolios, investment accounts, equity investments, reconciliations, and month-end close is a plus

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