Ascent Investment Associate

U.S. Bank is committed to helping customers and businesses make smarter financial decisions. The Investment Associate will work collaboratively with the investment team to implement and maintain investment discipline and compliance, supporting UHNW clients with investment research, documentation, and performance monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Utilize AI and automation tools to support efficient execution of repetitive processes for the investment team
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications, and maintain strong overall technology competency
• Apply strong attention to detail and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Provide investment support activities, including account opening, investment performance reporting and documentation, compliance support, completion of subscription agreements for private investments, and other operational activities that support a high-quality client experience
• Prepare and deliver client materials and reports in a timely manner, as requested by the investment team

Skills

• 1–3+ years of experience in an investment-related role supporting UHNW clients, foundations, or endowments; family office experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field
• Working knowledge of core asset classes, including equities, fixed income, private capital, and real assets
• Demonstrated interest in expanding investment knowledge and contributing to team and business objectives
• Demonstrate a collaborative, proactive approach and a willingness to support the team across priorities as needed
• Utilize AI and automation tools to support efficient execution of repetitive processes for the investment team
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications, and maintain strong overall technology competency
• Apply strong attention to detail and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Provide investment support activities, including account opening, investment performance reporting and documentation, compliance support, completion of subscription agreements for private investments, and other operational activities that support a high-quality client experience
• Prepare and deliver client materials and reports in a timely manner, as requested by the investment team
• Family office experience preferred

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

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