<p>We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical <strong>Investment Analyst </strong>to join this busy Cedar Rapids team. This role is ideal for professionals who excel at maintaining data quality, thrive in detail-intensive environments, and bring both technical and business analysis expertise to investment operations. This role offers a hybrid schedule.</p><p><strong>Day-to-Day Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Ensure quality data across multiple domains: Security, Analytics, Benchmarks, and Pricing for daily and monthly processes.</li><li>Review and reconcile security holdings, analytics, and performance data to ensure consistency, accuracy, and logical outcomes.</li><li>Move, format, and validate large data sets using Excel; Ability to make sense of large volumes of data</li><li>Create or update securities, such as Corporate Bonds, by adhering strictly to procedures and templates—precision is critical.</li><li>Follow standard operating procedures for all security updates, with attention to each unique instance and its nuances.</li><li>Support ongoing process completion, maintaining a focus on meeting customer/client needs and ensuring all steps are properly documented.</li><li>Apply technical skills and business understanding to monitor, improve, and guarantee data integrity within investment systems.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>****MUST RESIDE IN IOWA-- Fully Remote ***** </strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with a well‑established organization that is looking to add an <strong>Entry‑Level Financial Analyst</strong> to their long‑tenured and highly collaborative team. This is an excellent foot‑in‑the‑door opportunity for someone who is analytical, eager to learn, and excited to grow within a stable company that invests in its people. The role starts on a <strong>contract‑to‑hire</strong> basis with strong potential for long‑term employment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Support financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis activities.</li><li>Assist in compiling monthly, quarterly, and annual financial packages.</li><li>Analyze trends, variances, and KPIs to support decision‑making.</li><li>Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, models, and dashboards.</li><li>Help reconcile financial data and ensure accuracy across systems.</li><li>Work cross‑functionally to gather information and support ongoing projects.</li><li>Participate in ad‑hoc analysis and special initiatives as assigned.</li></ul><p><br></p>