AON - Chicago, IL
posted 4 months ago
Aon is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to join our team in Chicago. This role is integral to supporting the Investment Operations team, focusing on the verification and documentation of trade settlements, cash transfers, and directives to custodians and investment managers. The analyst will be responsible for directing wire payments and cash transfers, ensuring the accuracy of investment manager invoices, and maintaining project milestones and timelines through various tracking spreadsheets. Additionally, the role involves reviewing trades and cash transfers for accuracy, creating and running reports from internal software and custodial web portals, and compiling information for disclosure requirements. The analyst will also handle ad-hoc requests that support operations and the client service team. This position is part of a fast-paced, growing global investment consulting group, where the analyst will work closely with other operations teams regarding onboarding, trading, and monitoring investment consulting clients. Our clientele includes large market retirement plans, foundations, and charitable organizations. The analyst will frequently interact with client-facing investment consultants, custodians, and investment managers, conducting follow-up communication as necessary. Over time, the role will also involve assisting on special projects and taking on new responsibilities as they arise.