2026 NextGen Analyst - Operations

COMPANY

Allspring is a leading asset management firm with close to $600 billion of assets under management, 24 offices globally, and specialized investment teams supported by more than 480 investment professionals. Allspring and our investment teams provide a broad range of differentiated products and solutions to help our diverse range of clients meet their investment objectives. We leverage the diversity of people, ideas, and skills to help our clients pursue their financial goals.

With a rich and established history in the asset management industry, Allspring is now a "start-up at scale" having spun off from Wells Fargo and acquired by GTCR and Reverence Capital Partners in November 2021. The new name, Allspring Global Investments, reflects our commitment to renewal, growth, and meaningful client outcomes. With decades of trusted expertise propelling us forward, we're a company staying true to our core investment roots while reinventing ourselves to offer today's investors a fresh perspective.

For more information, please visit www.allspringglobal.com.

POSITION

Join our dynamic team as an Investment Operations Analyst in a structured 2-year program designed for recent college graduates. Analysts will gain exposure to key operational functions like data operations, intermediary oversight, client reporting, and lifecycle management. Participants will engage in hands-on projects aligned with strategic transformation initiatives such as platform consolidation, API buildouts, and data quality remediation. Analysts will receive structured training in investment operations while collaborating with cross-functional teams including Investment Analytics, Technology, and Client Service.

We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 3 days a week.

Location(s): Charlotte, NC, or Milwaukee, WI

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and reconcile investment transactions across asset classes.
• Support onboarding and maintenance of account master data and security/issuer domains
• Assist in the implementation of new operational workflows and tools (e.g. Bloomberg, Vermilion, APX, Power BI, Salesforce)
• Analyze operational data to identify process improvements and risk mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to client reporting and performance attribution processes.
• Actively participate in team meetings and training sessions, seeking opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and contribute to discussions.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with investment products and financial markets.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Bloomberg, Salesforce, or data visualization tools is a plus.
• Interest in operational excellence and data-driven decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Proactive mindset, showing initiative, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to learn and grow.

PROGRAM BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Onsite engagement opportunities in hub office locations, offering direct exposure to respective teams.
• Direct mentorship from experienced investment professionals.
• Robust project-based experience to enhance skills and future career prospects.
• Participate in monthly lunch & learn and additional networking opportunities.
• Inclusive and diverse work environment that values and respects every individual.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects shaping the future of investment operations.

Base Pay Range: $65,000 - $70,000

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary bonus programs, or other annual or non-annual incentive or sales plans.)

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We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.