Founded in 1956 by the Pew family to manage their charitable assets, Glenmede is among the nation's leading investment and wealth management firms. The company oversees $44.2 billion of assets under management (as of 12/31/2023), for high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, endowment, foundation and institutional clients. Headquartered in Philadelphia, the firm has offices in Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pittsburgh and Washington, DC. For further information, please visit
http://www.glenmede.com.This role’s primary focus will be in support of The Endowment and Foundation (E&F) Investment team which manages over $10 billion in assets inclusive of E&F OCIO relationships, private investment and hedge fund of funds and separately managed private investment and hedge fund accounts. There are plans to expand the fund of funds and separately managed accounts with other types of more specialized hedge fund and private investments.The position reports to the Endowment and Foundation CIO, with dotted line responsibility to the Director of Platform Solutions.
Platform Solutions is responsible for managing investment operations and technology across Glenmede. This position will operate in a hybrid work environment with 3 days per week in the office. This role will be based out of Glenmede’s headquarters in Philadelphia, with flexibility to work out of any of the regional offices.
OVERVIEW:
You will be responsible for leveraging Glenmede’s centralized operational resources and teams to build and lead the investment operations function for all investment portfolios managed by the E&F practice.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Investment Operations Management. Oversee the operational aspects of managing the E&F investment portfolios inclusive of:
- Monitoring and executing transaction related cash flows
- Maintaining and updating cash flow projections
- Providing liquidity analysis
- Coordinate with the performance measurement group and assist with performance reports and benchmarking.
- Coordinate and review all account information, cash flows, and valuations with the appropriate operational groups
- Support investment manager monitoring process including performance, exposure, and redemption terms.
- Work closely with external auditors and internal valuation groups on the annual audit and co-investment valuation process.
- Maintain a high level of oversight and interaction with numerous external investment managers. Oversee new investment set-up and investment redemption processes in coordinate with internal accounting and legal teams.
- Oversee SMA reporting and coordination of implementing new SMA investments
- Assist in the client annual audit process
Reporting, Data, and Software Management. Regularly coordinate and create management reports for distribution within the E&F investment team. Serve as the primary liaison to internal and external data and software providers. Assure data integrity and integration across databases and functional areas of Glenmede. Manage various compliance oversight and reporting related functions.
Manager Oversight and Operational Due Diligence.
Coordinate the flow of information from external investment managers to internal research and operational groups. Work closely with investment staff on assessing investment manager risk – coordinate with background check and operational due diligence providers. Coordinate annual questionnaires to collect operational; compliance; fund term; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI); and Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) information used to monitor ongoing managers. Assist investment team with reviews of audited financial statements.
Firm Building.
Perform additional duties as assigned; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in education and experience; strong academic achievement in accounting, actuarial science, finance, computer science, or related discipline
- 8+ years of relevant experience in an endowment, foundation, pension, asset management firm, investment company, or bank
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CPA
- Strong knowledge of investment operations and functions
- Demonstrated experience with investment operations, accounting, valuation, and performance
- Collaborative, constructive, and positive approach to work; proactive and curious
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent judgement
- Professional, organized, and highly detail oriented
- Excellent time/project management skills, applied in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively across multiple constituencies
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, establish priorities, and work collaboratively as a member of a diverse community
Glenmede is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind:
Glenmede is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment. All employment decisions, including hiring decisions, at Glenmede are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications in full compliance with all local, state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Glenmede will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
https://www.glenmede.com/equal-opportunity-employer/** We are not seeking agency assistance with this role. No agencies, third parties, or phone calls, please. Glenmede is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Glenmede via-email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Glenmede, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Glenmede.
