Carnegie Mellon University, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is
a global top-tier, private research university founded in 1900 by
industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. A birthplace of
innovation throughout its greater than 125-year history, Carnegie
Mellon is recognized for arts and technology programs,
collaboration across disciplines, and leadership in educational
excellence.
Created through generous gifts and augmented by careful financial
stewardship, Carnegie Mellon’s $4 billion investment portfolio
serves as a key strategic and growing asset to support the
university’s research and education mission. Carnegie Mellon’s
Investment Office manages the endowment portfolio and the
university’s other long-term financial investments with a growth
orientation. The equities-focused investment portfolio comprises
premier investment management firms across the globe with an
emphasis on private equity, including VC, growth, and buyouts, as
well as allocations to hedge funds and traditional investments. As
a leading research university, Carnegie Mellon has excellent access
to the best investment opportunities and investment managers in the
world. Carnegie Mellon has high expectations for its investment
portfolio. The importance of our mission and the diversity of our
activities foster a challenging, intellectually stimulating, and
driven work environment that we balance with an inclusive and
collaborative approach.
We are seeking an Operations Associate to join our team! This is an
exciting opportunity if you thrive in an interesting and
challenging work environment. You will assume critical process,
control, and recording responsibilities for endowment financial
reporting and analytics. Reporting to the Director – Investment
Operations, Risk and Analytics, you will be responsible for core
operational functions and for producing key reports and analytics
for leadership.
Core responsibilities include:
- Manage documentation and processes to onboard new external
investment managers.
- Monitor investment manager requests and coordinate with
responsible investment team members.
Review quarterly valuations and transactions for the Long-Term
Pool investment portfolio and post accounting entries in the
general ledger.
Prepare dashboards and periodic portfolio analytics.
Assist with the tracking of portfolio company level data for
private equity fund investments.
Assist with the operational due diligence review for private
equity and hedge fund managers.
Assist with AI integration projects within the Investment
Office.
Support audit, tax, and other regulatory filings.
Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within
Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who
can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and
external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for
someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of
the university through their work.
You should demonstrate:
- Knowledge of professional practice in financial accounting and
reporting, internal controls, and external reporting. Ability to
read, interpret, and analyze GAAP and IFRS financial
documents.
- Ability to problem solve and gather/analyze information
skillfully and efficiently.
- Technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Ability to analyze
large data sets and identify patterns and gaps within the
data.
- Team player approach to collaboration, strong organizational
skills and ability to handle multiple tasks with accuracy and
attention to detail, and a keen sense of prioritization and
planning.
- Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills
and high standards of professional ethics and integrity.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics or finance
required; CPA desired.
- M inimum five years in a finance, accounting or auditing
position. Previous investment operations or asset management
experience is a plus.
- Experience with investment operations platforms such as Dynamo,
Geneva Advent, BNY Nexen, Microsoft Power Bi is a plus.
- A combination of education and relevant experience from which
comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Requirements:
- Successful pre-employment background check
Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional
benefits.
Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of
benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and
vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer
contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits , take well-deserved breaks with
ample paid time off and observed holidays , and rest easy with life and accidental
death and disability insurance.
Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus
pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate
childcare needs, fitness center access , and much more!
For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore
our Benefits page .
At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending
offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and
responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge
gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique
skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about
more than just a job; it’s about finding the perfect fit for your
professional growth and personal aspirations.
Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an
exceptional organization?! Apply today!
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Financial Planning, Analysis, Accounting and Reporting
Position Type
Staff – Regular
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Salary
More Information:
- Please visit “ Why Carnegie Mellon ” to learn more about
becoming part of an institution inspiring innovations that change
the world.
- Click here to view a listing of employee benefits
- Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran .
- Statement of Assurance