Investment Operations Analyst

We exist to help people achieve financial clarity. At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given.
At our core, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our clients. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow.
Job Summary
The Investment Operations Analyst performs ‘middle office’ functions (trade and corporate action processing, collateral management, cash reporting and forecasting, multi-managed fund transaction support, class action claims, derivatives support, securities lending support, etc.) that support the Investment process for Thrivent. They provide the analytical support to execute the trade, provide reporting and process infrastructure and support post-trade execution.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Responsible to provide operational trade support for a broad array of equity, fixed income and derivative investments. Includes aspects of the investment process such as trade verification/affirmation and communication, cash reporting, foreign exchange, reporting of positions and exposures, and research on failed trades.
• Responsible for supporting transactions in several areas - holdings (corporate actions, reconciliations), derivatives (variation margins, collateral, settlements), private equity and investment strategy (product changes and strategy changes) – working to ensure there are processes and systems in place to operationalize the transactions that occur in each space.
• Provide time sensitive communication to portfolio managers, team members, traders, brokers, custodians and fund accountants.
• Daily interaction with portfolio managers, brokers and traders, leveraging a broad knowledge of the asset management industry. Also manages and maintains relationships with several outside partners: brokers, custodians and key vendors.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or business and 0-3 years of experience required.

Other Critical Factors

• Ability to work under tight time frames.
• Desire to learn and understand investment business and processes.
• Solid analytical problem solving and communication skills.
• Experience with software used to assemble, evaluate, interpret and analyze financial data.

Additional Information

• This position requires you to work on-site in Minneapolis, MN a minimum of two days a week.

Pay Transparency

Thrivent’s long-term growth depends on attracting, rewarding, and retaining people who are committed to helping others thrive with purpose. We accomplish this by offering a wide variety of market competitive compensation programs to attract, reward, and retain top talent. The applicable salary or hourly wage range for this full-time role is $56,811.00 - $76,861.00 per year, which factors in various geographic regions. The base pay actually offered will be determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, location, relevant experience, skills, and knowledge, business needs, market demand, and other factors Thrivent deems important.

Thrivent is unique in our commitment to helping people to be wise with money and live balanced and generous lives. That extends to our benefits.

The following benefits may be offered: various bonuses (including, for example, annual or long-term incentives); medical, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account; flexible spending account; 401k; pension; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; disability insurance; supplemental protection insurance; 20 days of Paid Time Off each year; Sick and Safe Time; 10 paid company holidays; Volunteer Time Off; paid parental leave; EAP; well-being benefits, and other employee benefits. Eligibility for receipt of these benefits is subject to the applicable plan/policy documents. Thrivent’s plans/policies are subject to change at any time at Thrivent’s discretion.

Thrivent provides Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. This policy applies to all employees and job applicants.

Thrivent is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by sending an email to [email protected] or call 800-847-4836 and request Human Resources.