Location: Lake Forest,IL, USA
JOB TITLE: Investment Operations and Reporting Manager
DATE: December 2024
TRAVEL: Infrequently EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time; Exempt
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Ø Bachelor's Degree
Ø 3+ years in relevant role
Ø Experience in investment management software (Caissa, Burgiss, or similar) is preferred but not required
FIRM OVERVIEW
B1 Capital Partners is an investment-focused family office located in Lake Forest, Illinois. The office is comprised of a senior team of investment professionals averaging 20 years of industry experience. The team collectively has managed over $10 billion in capital across all asset classes globally, with particular expertise in alternative investments (hedge funds, private equity, co-investments, direct investments, etc.). B1 Capital Partners investment strategy is global, fundamentally-driven and long-term. That strategy is empowered by the family's long-term vision and dedication to best-in-class institutional execution. These attributes, coupled with the family's strong reputation, their significant operating assets and the investment team's overall reputation, make B1 Capital an attractive long-term partner to our investment partners.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Investment Operations and Reporting Manager will work directly with members of the investment and operations teams in managing all aspects of performance reporting including the reconciliation and analysis of portfolio cash flows and valuations. The role will also include managing the broader relationships with third parties related to performance and reporting including investment reporting systems, custodial banks, administrators and external managers. This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently to create high quality deliverables against deadlines.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the investment performance reporting processes and
practices across a diversified portfolio of private equity, public equity, hedge funds, and credit managers.
• Compile, review and reconcile cash flow and performance data for portfolio investments
• Assist with data aggregation and portfolio analysis related to asset allocation, underlying exposure, risk
and liquidity metrics and attribution of the portfolio
• Manage receipt and storage of communication from investment managers including capital calls and
distributions, capital account statements, and audited financial statements
• Coordinate manager onboarding across systems and reports and oversee the inflow and accuracy of
performance and exposure information from managers
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual investment performance reports
• Manage relationships with third party systems including Caissa (total performance reporting), Burgiss
(private market reporting), Citco (administrator), Northern Trust (custodian), and Canoe (reporting
automation)
• Drive process improvement to create efficiencies and automation in the investment reporting process
• Work with internal accounting team and third-party accounting partners to coordinate and ensure accuracy
of reporting
• Provide support to the investment and operations teams by assisting in ad hoc project and analytical work
QUALIFICATION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
• Experience working in investment operations and reporting for an investment organization, endowment,
foundation, family office, or custodial bank
• The ability to deliver high-quality work in timely fashion with limited supervisory oversight
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Significant experience with MS Excel, Outlook and Power Point; exposure to investment analysis software
(e.g., Bloomberg, Burgiss, Caissa, etc.) preferred. Additional experience handling large amounts of data
and the ability to create automation is a plus.
• Excellent time/project management skills and ability to manage and deliver against deadlines
COMPENSATION
Competitive compensation package including base salary, annual bonus and generous benefits
CONTACT
Please e-mail your resume and cover letter referencing “Investment Operations Position” to ...@b1cap.com