Job Description

Augustine Asset Management seeks an Investment Operations Analyst to support the investment team and colleagues across the firm. The Analyst assists portfolio managers through portfolio and securities analytics, investment strategy implementation, and oversight of portfolio accounting. Career development paths include the firm’s operations, investment, and client areas. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to learn — someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment while ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

COMPANY CULTURE

At Augustine, we value:

• Integrity & Fiduciary Responsibility – Acting in the best interest of our clients.
• Excellence & Diligence – Continuously improving investment and operating effectiveness.
• Intellectual Curiosity & Professional Growth – Encouraging continuous learning.
• Collaboration & High Standards – Working together with a strong work ethic.
• Regulatory Compliance & Best Practices – Upholding industry standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Portfolio & Securities Analytics

• Design and prepare analyses for use by the investment team and for external communications.
• Support the investment team on projects to improve investment analyses and decision making.

Investment Strategy Implementation

• Implement investment strategy changes, client capital flows, and asset allocations using the firm’s portfolio accounting and order management systems to create, execute, and allocate trades.
• Manage risk through strong procedural discipline and prudent judgement.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure accurate and timely transactions.
• Identify and introduce process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.

Portfolio Accounting

• Oversee outsourced portfolio accounting workflows.
• Create and distribute periodic and ad-hoc reports.
• Prepare information and presentation materials for the firm’s client reporting and marketing activities.

General Operations

• Liaise with external service providers (e.g., portfolio accounting, securities custody, and executing brokers).
• Learn and develop skills while performing strategic projects and ad hoc assignments.
• Assist other areas of the firm to support investment, compliance, client, and marketing needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

A successful candidate must have high integrity and ability to consistently place the interests of clients first in judgment, decision making, and actions.

• Bachelor’s degree with strong academic track record.
• More than two years of experience in investment operations or a related role.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills and ability to think systematically.
• Ability to independently acquire, structure, and analyze data.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• A self-motivated and proactive team player who takes ownership of and accountability for projects.
• Desire to learn, improve, and collaborate with colleagues.
• High proficiency with the Microsoft Office product suite. Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with equity and fixed income securities.
• Experience with financial information systems such as Bloomberg. LSEG, or FactSet.
• Experience with investment portfolio accounting systems.
• Experience with trade order management systems.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

COMPETENCIES

• Systematic thinking
• Commitment to accuracy and risk management.
• Team collaboration
• Adaptability
• Initiative

COMPENSATION

• Compensation commensurate with experience and skill set. Base salary $75,000-$90,000.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• 401k plan with annual company grant.

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