Investment Operations Specialist

Location
St. Louis, Clayton, MO, US
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Job Summary

The Investment Operations Specialist supports the processing and administration of public and private market investment transactions on behalf of client-facing advisory teams. This role serves as a primary point of contact for alternative investment operational matters, including subscriptions, contributions, distributions, and redemptions across a range of fund structures. The Specialist works cross-functionally with client teams, custodians, fund companies, and internal departments to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely execution of investment transactions.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Process public and private market investment transactions for client teams, including Alternative Investment (AI) subscriptions, contributions, distributions, redemptions, and transfers.
  • Work with Technology Department & Custodian team to ensure the processes for AI’s at each custodian are up to date. 
  • Assist in the implementation of processing new fund offerings for the client teams.
  • Review fund documentation for accuracy and completeness prior to submission. Facilitate review of items needing clarification with client teams.
  • Act as the liaison between client teams and fund companies to ensure timely communication on open issues, inquiries, and tax reporting.
  • Assist with fund reconciliation following closes and capital calls.
  • Communicate with custodians as needed regarding processing of AI paperwork.
  • Ensure all investment transactions adhere to internal mandates, SEC regulations, and AML/KYC requirements.
  • Modifies and documents internal business processes as needed.
  • Additional assignments, as needed

 Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field preferred 
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in investment operations, financial services, or a related back-office function 
  • Familiarity with alternative investment products (hedge funds, private equity, real assets, or similar) preferred 
  • Working knowledge of AML/KYC requirements and SEC regulatory standards preferred 
  • Experience with custodian platforms and alternative investment subscription/documentation processes preferred 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with Salesforce CRM preferred 
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States

Additional Information

Moneta is committed to providing the best possible care for our employees; part of this care includes offering comprehensive benefits that enhance the well-being of employees and their families: 

  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Employer cost-shared medical and dental insurance
  • Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D insurance, and basic life insurance
  • 401k Match – 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of compensation
  • Discretionary annual profit-sharing bonus
  • Paid parental leave
  • Professional development reimbursement
  • Paid volunteer time off (VTO)
  • Employee referral incentive bonus program
  • Onsite wellness programs & rewards
  • Employee engagement activities

Moneta is a fiduciary fee-only Registered Investment Advisory firm and unable to hold securities licenses with the exception of Series 65. We also do not allow outside business activities, insurance commissions, and/or trails. 

 

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Top Benefits

  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • 401k Match
  • Discretionary Annual Profit-sharing Bonus
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Employee Referral Incentive Bonus Program
  • Onsite Wellness Programs & Rewards
  • Employee Engagement Activities