Job Description

Are you a high-performer who wants to contribute to a mission-driven and values-based organization? If you are motivated by doing impactful work and making a difference in people’s lives, then the Indiana University Foundation (IUF) is the place for you. At the IUF, we believe in making the dream of higher education attainable, providing support for life-changing research, and preparing the next generation of leaders. 

As a trailblazer among our peers, we provide fundraising leadership and endowment stewardship to support needs and initiatives across all of Indiana University’s campuses. As part of our team, you will help make IU donor’s dreams last forever.

At the IUF we work hard, celebrate achievements, and foster an environment where everyone’s contributions matter. We are nimble and innovative, and we want you to bring your ideas and energy to join forces with some of the best talent in our industry.

In addition to being part of a meaningful mission as an IUF employee, you’ll find there are many ways to connect and collaborate. Our diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives ensure that our colleagues are celebrated for who they are and have a voice. Our FUNdation (see what we did there?) committee helps us connect and unwind with food truck lunches, holiday gatherings, costume contests, free snacks, IU spirit-wear Fridays, and spontaneous gestures that surprise and delight. Our Wellness Committee ensures that the health and well-being of our employees is top of mind, offering yoga, a lunchtime walking group, meditation breaks, the Headspace app, and topical workshops. We encourage community leadership and service and make space for our staff to pursue their passions. Our total rewards philosophy ensures that we support employees financially, emotionally, and in their career growth. 

If the IUF sounds like a fit for you, we invite you to join us today.

Job Description

Candidates must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, Indiana. This role is hybrid-eligible after a successful onboarding.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $130,000-$150,000

The Indiana University Foundation is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented leader to join our team as the Director of Investment Operations. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the critical processes and systems that drive the operational efficiency of our endowment portfolio. Your expertise will help ensure that our investment operations run smoothly and that performance monitoring is conducted effectively to support our long-term financial goals.

As Director, you will manage a range of operational tasks from coordinating new fund
commitments and rebalancing portfolios, to reviewing legal documentation. You will serve as a key point of contact for external investment management firms, ensuring seamless communication and execution of strategies.
Additionally, you will collaborate with the Portfolio Accounting team in overseeing monthly
pricing processes and supporting the preparation of audited financial statements. You will also liaise with software providers to troubleshoot issues, enhance system functionality, and maintain operational efficiency. This role is essential in optimizing the performance of our investment operations, helping the IUF fulfill its mission of supporting Indiana University’s long-term growth.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with a preference for Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience within an institutional investment office, such as an endowment, pension fund, or family office.
• Demonstrated experience with investment operations, fund accounting, performance reporting, alternative investments, and proficiency with investment-related software.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel data analysis and reporting functions.
  • Proficiency with investment software applications such as Private i and Bipsync preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to produce accurate, high-quality work.
• Knowledge of financial markets, investment portfolio strategies, and endowment management.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with investment managers, investment committees, and other key stakeholders.

Additional Information

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. The anticipated start date is early to mid December. A cover letter is recommended for your application to be considered.

The IUF is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and professional work environment that is free of Discrimination and Harassment. The IUF will not tolerate any form of Discrimination or Harassment based on the Individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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