Senior Investment Operations Analyst
Company: FM
Location: Waltham
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description: Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a
leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research
capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to
property risk management and the resilience of its
policyholder-owners. These owners, who share the belief that the
majority of property loss is preventable, represent many of the
world’s largest organizations, including one of every four Fortune
500 companies. They work with FM to better understand the hazards
that can impact their business continuity to make cost-effective
risk management decisions, combining property loss prevention with
insurance protection. Summary: FM Investment Operations supports
the investment activity of the Investment Team across asset
classes, including both internally and externally managed
portfolios, multiple investing entities, and various vehicle types
including mutual funds, Collective Investment Trusts, Hedge Funds,
Private Funds, as well as separately managed accounts. Investment
Operations is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior
Investment Operations Analyst to play a lead role in supporting and
expanding FM’s Order Management System (“OMS”) life cycle. OMS
support and expansion consists of researching new market trading
opportunities, counter-party management, aggregate and segregate
portfolio compliance, along with various related activities. The
ideal candidate will leverage their experience within investment
operations, including counterparty management, regulatory
compliance and risk management exposure, strong technical
proficiency, and eagerness to optimize processes to provide
exceptional support to the continued growth and evolution of FM’s
investment management infrastructure. This role requires excellent
communication and organizational skills, strong problem-solving
abilities, and the ability to thrive in a small team environment
where individual and small group collaboration are critical.
Schedule & Location This position is an exempt, full-time
office-based position in Waltham, MA and Boston, MA. Internal
Portfolio Support Analyze, maintain and remedy daily post-trade
processing and reconciliation for equity and fixed income trades,
ensuring timely matching, settlement, and updates to core systems
(e.g., Bloomberg AIM). Facilitate onboarding and ongoing engagement
with trading counterparties to ensure seamless trade execution and
connectivity. Support the expansion of trading instruments in
developed and emerging markets. Compliance Monitoring Expand the
compliance and monitoring structure through daily, weekly, and
monthly portfolio oversight and internal reporting through
Bloomberg AIM or other available resources. Configure and maintain
compliance rules within Bloomberg AIM, ensuring thorough testing,
documentation, and adherence to change management protocols. System
Setup & Maintenance Set up and maintain accounts and assets within
core systems for both internally and externally managed portfolios.
Oversee data integration processes including start-of-day (SOD)
position reviews and ongoing updates of non-custodied assets within
core systems. Process Optimization & Automation Collaborate with
team members and external parties to identify and implement
opportunities to streamline operational workflows and activities to
improve efficiency and reduce risk. External Manager Oversight
Support reconciliation and oversight of external manager trading
activity and performance data, ensuring accuracy and consistency
across systems. Reporting & Documentation Maintain ownership of
various internal reporting deliverables and support
monthly/quarterly management reporting processes. Ensure key
processes and controls are well documented, maintained and where
applicable enhanced, ensuring a high degree of operational
transparency and audit readiness. Project & Initiative Support
Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives
aimed at enhancing investment operations capabilities and
infrastructure. Qualifications: Required Work Experience 5-10 years
of experience in investment operations, preferably within an
institutional asset management or insurance company setting,
consisting of an OMS and Trade Compliance focus. Strong
understanding of post-trade processing and settlement across
various markets and asset types. Strong technical proficiency and
experience, preferably working with database development. Previous
experience and exposure to portfolio accounting requirements and
deliverables, highly desired. Required Education Bachelor’s degree
in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field. Required
Skills Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication
skills. Desired experience in leading transition management
initiatives intra and inter-departmentally. Ability to proactively
work individually and collectively in a small team-oriented
environment. The hiring range for this position is $120,400 -
$173,100 annually. The final salary offer will vary based on
individual education, skills, and experience. The position is
eligible to participate in FM’s comprehensive Total Rewards program
that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well-being
programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development
opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off
allowances and much more. FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse
workforce.
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