Analyst-Trust Administration

Position Title: 

Analyst - Investment Administration

Pay Rate:

$93,900 - $125,200

Bonus eligible

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

Stamford, CT 06901

The Analyst - Investment Administration plays an integral role in the day-to-day administration of the International Paper (IP) pension and savings plan investments.  IP’s Trust Investments team employs a staff with strong backgrounds in investments, financial management, math, accounting, and pension fund administration.  The Analyst - Investment Administration is an important part of this team, which is responsible for the investment management of $15 billion of pension and 401(k) plan assets.  The team invests across a wide range of asset classes, including public equities, fixed income, private equity, real-estate, and hedge funds.  The Analyst - Investment Administration will gain exposure to all of the plans’ investment managers and markets and will be part of the team conducting investment manager due diligence.  The position will be part of a collaborative team that values work/life balance, while also offering the right candidate upward career mobility.

The Job You Will Perform:

• Monitors, controls and seeks to reduce trust fund expenses.
• Monitors monthly trustee reports to ensure proper accounting of contributions, distributions, transfers, and expenses.
• Oversees invoice payment process.
• Calculates, monitors, and reconciles daily expense accruals for the IP Savings Plan investment funds.
• Monitors investment manager performance reporting.
• Monitors the securities lending programs, completes cash reconciliations, and monitors the Legal Department’s SEC S-8 registration process.
• Maintains the Trust Department’s policy manual as it relates to the authorization and payment of expenses.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related field of study
• Basic understanding of accounting/financial reporting
• Strong analytical and computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Strong interest in investments and accounting
• Ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of experience

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets. 

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.