OCIO Client Analytics & Portfolio Operations, Assistant Manager

Position Summary The Assistant Manager supports institutional OCIO mandates by delivering high-quality client reporting, portfolio analytics, cash and liquidity coordination, investment operations support, data validation, audit support and RFP-related data support. The role partners with Investment Strategists, Portfolio Managers, Client Executives, Risk, Performance, Accounting, Custody, Operations and external stakeholders to deliver accurate, timely and client-ready outputs while maintaining strong controls and documentation. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review monthly, quarterly and ad hoc client reporting covering asset allocation, investment performance, attribution, statement of assets/change, market value movements, funded status and related portfolio metrics. Validate performance, benchmark-relative results, attribution outputs, asset allocation data and commentary inputs from respective teams before materials are shared with internal or external stakeholders. Support preparation of quarterly investment review decks, client panels, internal investment panels and other portfolio review materials. Familiarity with liability-driven investing, funded status reporting, hedge ratio analytics, alternatives reporting. Monitor portfolio cash balances, upcoming liquidity needs, withdrawals, contributions, capital calls and distributions where applicable/client account demands. Coordinate with Portfolio Managers, Operations and internal teams to identify funding gaps and support timely execution of client obligations. Assist with investment implementation items such as benchmark changes, strategic asset allocation updates, manager transitions and reporting setup changes. Perform data validation and reconciliation across source systems and reporting platforms, including market value, holdings, unit price, cost, NAV, cash, transactions and performance data. Investigate reporting breaks, data discrepancies, benchmark issues, attribution questions and operational exceptions, coordinating resolution with relevant teams. Maintain clear documentation, control evidence, trackers and SOPs to support repeatable, audit-friendly delivery. Validate Investment Management, custody and other client invoices in coordination with relevant stakeholders. Attend client calls or meetings, where required, to understand client requirements, deliverables and follow-up items. Support client audit requests by coordinating investment holdings, transaction activity, income, valuation evidence, SOC/bridge letters, ERISA/FAS materials and other required support documents. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including custodians, administrators, auditors, managers and consultants to obtain or validate requested information. Assist with client inquiries and ad hoc requests while maintaining appropriate escalation, confidentiality and information classification standards.