Multi-Asset Trade Operations Senior Analyst, Cash
Requisition ID: req1354
Employment Type: Unclassified Regular Full-Time (URF)
Division: Multi-Asset Trade Operations
Compensation: Depends on Qualifications
Job Closing: 4/16/2026
Location: TRS Headquarters Building 2
1900 Aldrich Street
Austin, Texas, 78723
United States
WHO WE ARE:
With the Investment Management Division (IMD) you will be joining a diverse group of achievers who celebrate the unique value individuals bring to support our shared cause: earning trust and contributing to the financial future of 2 million public education employees and retirees throughout Texas.
Navigating the current market environment takes innovation and we’re passionate about stewarding the right investments to make an impact both in the lives of our members and all Texans. We invite you to partner with the best financial minds in the business to manage a global portfolio of over $200 billion in public and private investments. Our success starts with you.
The Multi-Asset Trade Operations Senior Analyst - Cash is responsible for performing advanced investment related financial analysis work. The incumbent will analyze and reconcile investment data as it relates to cash and prepare related reports. This position will proactively work with the Multi-Asset Operations team and IMD staff. This position reports to the Investment Manager, Multi-Asset Trade Operations.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Analysis and Reconciliation
• Coordinates, monitors, verifies and reports cash and equity valuations and performance information.
• Coordinates and researches the causes of and reconciles holding discrepancies on a daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis with internal and external investment managers, accounting, custodian, and investment systems.
• Verifies actual investment valuations and performance when adjusted for discrepancies.
• Coordinates and performs cash reconciliation across the trust and investigates discrepancies.
• Reviews daily liquidity reports for the trust.
• Coordinates and prepares cash forecasts and analyzes cash and currency balances.
• Produces daily cash reports, liquidity dashboards, and exceptions reports.
• Monitors and reconciles cash balances with custodians, and internal ledger systems.
• Identifies, investigates and resolves reconciliation breaks promptly
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory guidelines, and audit requirements.
Reporting
• Coordinates and compiles data and prepares detailed periodic and ad hoc reports on data reconciliation, portfolio valuation and other investment information using report writing, database, spreadsheet and other software, for use by agency management, Investment's staff, the legislature and vendors, and to provide information requested under the Open Records Act.
• Monitors transaction communications and takes appropriate corrective action to ensure accurate data flow between parties, including TRS, Custodian Bank and Futures Commission Merchants.
• Leads and participates on various investment operations related projects to improve system integration between Trading applications, Custodian Bank, portfolio analytics software and other third-party software.
• Maintains and checks wiring instructions to ensure accurate information in legal documents.
• Prepares and updates key operating procedures for related processes.
• Participate in operational efficiency initiatives and system enhancements.
• Prepare documentation for operational and financial audits.
• Identify process risks and recommend efficiency improvements.
Performs related work as assigned.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Required Education
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, economics, or business or a closely related field.
• A Master’s degree in a related area may substitute for the one (1) year of required experience.
Required Experience
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in accounting, financial analysis, or related experience requiring compilation, reconciliation and/or analysis of detailed financial information or related experience.
• Experience with cash forecasting and accounting work.
• Experience may be concurrent.
Required Registration, Certification, Licensure
• None
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a closely related field.
• Experience with Simcorp Systems
• Experience with Bloomberg, Excel, and other investment trading and portfolio management tools.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) in good standing.
Knowledge of:
• Investment concepts, terminology, styles, models, strategies, and fundamental and quantitative investment factors.
Skills in:
• Performing complex financial analysis.
• Verifying and auditing financial data.
• Using a computer in a Windows environment with MS Office word processing, spreadsheet (including advanced Excel functions and macros), and database systems; report writing; and other business software.
• Conducting data searches and evaluations of large amounts of information, performing complex statistical analysis of the data, and preparing concise and accurate reports.
• Communicating complex technical information, verbally and in writing, including presenting analysis.
• Organizing and coordinating work assignments to effectively meet frequent and/or multiple deadlines, in handling multiple tasks simultaneously, and in managing conflicting priorities and demands.
• Effective communication and cross-team collaboration skills
• Strong sense of ownership, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving ability.
Ability to:
• Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, agency staff, and external contacts.
• Work effectively in a professional team environment.
Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) Codes:
Veterans, Reservists or Guardsmen with experience in the Military Occupational Specialty (
https://www.trs.texas.gov/files/trs-military-crosswalk.xlsx
) along with the minimum qualifications listed above may meet the minimum requirements and are highly encouraged to apply. Please contact Talent Acquisition at
careers@trs.texas.gov
with questions or for additional information.
To view all job vacancies, visit www.trs.texas.gov/careers
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For more information, visit www.trs.texas.gov.
