Investment Operations Manager
The Investment Operations team at General Motors Asset Management operates within integrated, cross-functional groups to advance business, digital, and analytics transformation initiatives. This role is accountable for overseeing multiple investment projects aimed at enhancing and modernizing operational processes, which entails strategic planning and expertise in asset management. Proficiency in artificial intelligence and business intelligence platforms, such as PowerBI, is essential for optimizing functions and providing informed recommendations for operational enhancements. Core responsibilities include the management of investment operations and leadership of assigned investment projects. The position requires proactive engagement with General Motors Asset Management Operations and Investment leadership, collaboration across Controllers, IT, Enterprise Risk Management, Legal, and Compliance departments, and coordination with external investment managers, trustees, custodians, and administrators.
Responsibilities:
- Provide operational support to investment teams overseeing fixed income, equities, real estate, private equity, and hedge fund assets.
- Identify and implement process improvement projects, with attention to automation, pension management practices, and enhancing controls.
- Oversee ongoing investment and operational initiatives, acting as project manager to track deliverables, monitor progress, and escalate issues as required.
- Process investment-related activities, including account maintenance and the management of cash and asset transfers, as well as instructions sent to custodian banks or administrators.
- Prepare, update, and review cash flow statements for all clients and legal entities.
- Maintain and monitor both internal and external metrics associated with operational processes.
- Process, analyze, and review investment data relevant to operations, risk assessment, attribution analysis, and other core metrics.
- Support vendor management activities for external service providers.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of three years of experience in investment management, investment operations, management consulting, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Finance, Economics, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Experience with business intelligence, analytics, data visualization, and/or process optimization. Proficiency with tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or other analytics platforms is an asset.
- Demonstrates a strong interest in Artificial Intelligence and its application in streamlining tasks, automating operations, and delivering informed recommendations to teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, including strong data analysis capabilities and experience with Python (preferred); meticulous attention to detail required.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly synthesize data, formulate recommendations, and develop and deliver presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, handle multiple projects varying in scope and complexity, and thrive in ambiguous environments.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet deadlines.
- Superior problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities, demonstrating sound judgment.
- Proven track record in identifying and implementing efficiency and process improvements.
- Solid understanding of business risk considerations and internal control frameworks.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong interest in asset management.