Company

Cox Enterprises

Job Family Group

Finance

Job Profile

Investment Analysis II

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

No

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $79,400.00 - $119,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Enterprises is the $22 billion holding company for Cox Communications and Cox Automotive, as well as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Cox Cleantech, Cox Farms, Axios and Atlanta Esports Ventures. Cox is a privately-owned communications, media and automotive services company with a proud 125-year history and approximately 50K employees working to build and support industry-leading businesses that are rooted in our mission to leave the world in a better place for the next generation.

The Retirement Investment Team at Cox Enterprises implements strategic investment activities of defined benefit (DB) assets exceeding $7 billion, as well as the investment platform of the 401(k) defined contribution (DC) assets with assets of $8 billion.  This detail-oriented individual will have a wide range of responsibilities across the investment management function including but not limited to assisting in reporting, audit preparation, cash management, documentation, performance monitoring, aiding in preparing presentations, and investment manager research. 

This position reports to the Investments Manager.  He/she will partner as needed with other members of the Investment Team, as well as Cox internal teams such as Accounting, Benefits Administration, Financial Reporting, and Tax.  He/she will also work with external legal counsel and actuarial service providers.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Operations, Compliance, Accounting and Tax

Assists as needed with operations, audit, compliance and tax documentation as needed—ensures timely filing of all required reportsProvides information to support various regulatory, tax and other external disclosures and filings including: 5500, Annual Funding Notice, and Fiduciary Insurance--ensures consistent delivery of accurate informationAdheres to operating disciplines and regulatory standardsReviews integrity of reports, highlighting any discrepancies and works to resolve any differencesOversees cash flows by interacting with the investment managers, third-party administrators and custodian as necessarySets up new investments in the system by working with the investment team to understand key investment properties and benchmarks, reading legal documents and entering fee and liquidity termsPerforms investment, cash and unfunded commitment reconciliationVerifies accuracy of invoices, sets up wire transfers and processes paymentsWorks with bank custodian to complete and file global tax documents

Investment Monitoring and Reporting

Manages investment reporting as necessary for the 401(k) and defined benefit plansMonitors the performance and risk exposure of highly complex investments to ensure these investments are well understood and complement investment objectivesConducts ongoing due diligence and monitoring of investment managers across all asset classesIdentifies areas of underperformance and works with other team members to make changes to improve plan performanceResearches investment strategies, asset allocation methods, and practices that align with Plan objectivesAssists in preparing investment analysis and commentary for the investment committee

Team Player

Willing to be flexible in scope and responsibilityAbility to juggle multiple projects and take on a variety of responsibilitiesDesire/ability to work successfully in a small team environment and adapt to change

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (Accounting, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics) and 2 years’ experience in a related field (investment management, accounting, banking, cash management, or reporting)The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience; or 6 years’ experience in a related field.Basic knowledge of capital markets and investments and/or keen interest in developing knowledge of capital markets and investmentsProficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience in creating and maintaining complex spreadsheets using advanced functions such as VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis toolsDemonstrates excellent writing and communication skillsSelf-motivated, organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects at once while also ensuring that all deliverables consistently meet the highest standard of quality and accuracyHigh ethical standards, trustworthy, maintains confidentiality (acceptable background check will be required)Curiosity and critical thinking skills with the ability to identify solutions to problems but also unafraid to ask for help

Preferred 

Progress toward CAIA/FRM/CFA designation or desire to pursueFamiliarity with investment markets and reportingStrong background in statistics or quantitative methods

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.