About The Opportunity Our client is a leading global fund manager and pioneer in investment management, with a track record spanning over six decades of bringing innovative investment strategies to market.

The role sits within the Investment Operations, combining trade support and middle-office functions across the full trade lifecycle

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct daily reconciliations across performance, accounting, position, corporate action, loan, and cash records to ensure accuracy and completeness;
- Utilise portfolio management systems to accurately reconcile investment positions and transactions;
- Liaise with counterparties and custodians to facilitate timely trade settlements and monitor and resolve outstanding settlement issues;
- Collaborate with custodians to investigate, resolve, and prevent discrepancies between accounting records and custody positions;
- Monitor fund cash movements, transaction activity, and liquidity positions to ensure accurate and timely reporting;
- Support the proxy voting process by coordinating timely execution and maintaining accurate voting records;
- Assist with the preparation and processing of fund creation and redemption documentation and checklists; AND
- Perform post-trade allocations, trade confirmations,



and transaction adjustments or corrections as required.

Key Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related discipline;
- Minimum of 1-4 years’ experience within the financial services industry, preferably in an investment operations role;
- Prior experience with a fund manager is preferred; candidates with backgrounds in broking, investment banking, or custodial services will also be regarded;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities;
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with external service providers and stakeholders;
- Able to apply practical judgment and attention to detail when following complex instructions and procedures;
- Experience with Bloomberg is highly regarded; AND
- Experience leveraging artificial intelligence tools to enhance processes, automate tasks, and improve operational efficiency will be considered an advantage.

If you are interested in learning more about this prospect, please contact Darragh Cleary – *@kaizenrecruitment.com.au / 0478 350 ***.

📌 Investment Operations Analyst (Sydney)
🏢 Kaizen Recruitment
📍 Sydney