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Investment Operations Analyst

Vaco
$95.00 - $105.00 / hr
United States, New York, New York
Oct 18, 2025
Security Master/Investment Operations Analyst Location: New York, NY (hybrid) Pay: $95-105/hour Duration: Contract opportunity for 3 months with strong potential for extension/long-term possibilities Position Overview A leading global alternative investment firm is seeking a Security Master / Reference Data professional to join its Investment Operations team on a contract basis. This role supports the operational and data management needs of various funds, separately managed accounts, and portfolio companies. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has experience with security reference data, and understands the workflow between multiple internal platforms used in investment operations. This is a hands-on role that will involve maintaining and reconciling security master data, assisting with system integrations, and supporting operational processes across multiple teams. Key Responsibilities Maintain and update the firm's Security Master / Reference Data across multiple internal platforms. Assist with new security setups and ongoing maintenance for various asset types. Ensure data accuracy and completeness, performing periodic reconciliations and supporting reporting needs. Collaborate with compliance, operations, and front-office teams to support day-to-day trading and investment operations. Participate in system testing and integration projects as new tools or processes are implemented. Support ad hoc data and operational requests from internal stakeholders. Qualifications & Experience 5+ years of relevant experience in investment operations, reference data, or middle office functions. Strong understanding of security master data and reference data management. Comfortable working with multiple internal systems and understanding data synchronization between them. Experience with platforms such as Bloomberg, EDM, VPM, Everest, or similar is a plus. Knowledge of fixed income, bonds, structured products, and derivatives is beneficial. Detail-oriented, able to work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines. Why This Role Hands-on opportunity to work with complex investment data in a fast-paced environment. Exposure to multiple internal systems and workflows, providing broad operational experience. Competitive hourly pay: $95-105/hour. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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