Senior Financial Investment Analyst

1 week ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States City of Atlanta Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Financial Investment Analyst operates under the supervision of the General Accounting Director and plays a crucial role in formulating suitable policies and procedures for the continuous oversight, valuation, and accounting of the City of Atlanta's Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution Plans. Additionally, this position is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting for the City's Centralized investments and valuations. The Analyst collaborates closely with Investment Custodians and Fund Managers. Key responsibilities encompass, but are not limited to: serving as a liaison with the Treasury Office, acting as a primary resource on Alternative Investments during routine operations and audits, updating various financial models, and preparing thorough due diligence reports along with benchmark analyses.

Investment Oversight

The Investment Analyst will create, organize, and uphold proper documentation for the ongoing supervision of the City's investments and alternative investments. This oversight will be conducted in partnership with Fund Managers and external consultants. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Establishing suitable monitoring practices and documentation to demonstrate ongoing comprehension of the operations of alternative investment funds.
  • Conducting periodic benchmark analyses to assess the performance of the Plan's alternative investment portfolio against market indices.
  • Reviewing alternative investment funds' SOC 1 reports when available and ensuring that identified user controls are effectively implemented.
  • Examining year-end audited financial statements of the underlying investee funds to ascertain the fair values of alternative investments.
  • Tracking capital commitments, unfunded capital commitments, and money-weighted returns throughout the fiscal year.
  • Reviewing the fund manager's audited financial statements meticulously, noting any qualifications, changes in auditors, or alterations in valuation procedures.
  • Gaining a comprehensive understanding of each alternative investment agreement for ongoing operational oversight.
  • In collaboration with Investment staff and consultants, developing an understanding of all fund operational and capital activities and comparing them to agreements for appropriateness.
  • Other duties as assigned.
    Investment Valuation
The valuation of Alternative Investments can be intricate due to the absence of readily determinable market values. Responsibilities of the Investment Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Reviewing the funds' valuation policy, ensuring all underlying investments are encompassed by the policy, and annually monitoring and documenting any changes to the policy.

• Developing an understanding of the underlying investments held by the funds and the processes utilized for valuation.

• Conducting periodic reviews of valuations for compliance with the funds' valuation policy and overall reasonableness.

• Monitoring quarterly valuations of private equity and private real estate investments and investigating significant fluctuations.
  • Preparing appropriate internal documentation to evidence the valuation review and any findings or adjustments.

• Assisting with year-end valuation analyses to support values reported in the City's annual audited financial statements.

Accounting Responsibilities
  • Coordinating and managing quarterly Defined Contribution Pension Committee Meetings.
  • Assisting with monthly reconciliations of the City's investments to trial balance.
  • Investigating discrepancies in the recording of Traded Securities.
  • Reconciling investment balances reported by fund managers to the City's internal records.
  • Independently calculating fund performance and reconciling to results presented by the fund and consultants.
  • Developing written procedures for accounting for investment pools established by the City.
  • Preparing and processing GASB reclassification of investments monthly close entries.
  • Ensuring all City's Pooled Investments Securities are reconciled monthly between the External Investment Reporting System and Institutional Safekeeping Banks.
  • Analyzing and preparing monthly adjustments to record Amortization of Premium/Discounts, Accrued/Purchased Interest, and Realized/Unrealized Gains/Losses.
  • Performing monthly trial balance analyses of changes in investment earnings to ensure alignment with market activity.
  • Ensuring financial records accurately reflect asset classification per the City's Investment Policy.
  • Performing quarterly and year-end audit PBC schedules assigned.
  • Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and annual reporting.
  • Other accounting functions as assigned by Management.
QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • A Bachelor's degree is required from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting or finance.
  • Working knowledge of accounting for Stocks, Bonds, and Treasuries.
  • Familiarity with the alternative investment industry.
  • A minimum of three years of prior experience in alternative investments. CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) Certification is a significant advantage.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and journal entry preparation is a plus.
  • Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office products.

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