Our client is a leading Australian Investment Management firm seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to join the operations team on a contract basis. The business manages a range of retail funds alongside portfolios for institutional clients.
In this role, you will own trade confirmation, settlement, reconciliation and valuation oversight on a daily basis with a robust focus on accuracy, timeliness and operational risk.
Key Responsibilities:
Confirm equity, FX and derivatives trades and communicate trade information to internal and external stakeholders.
Work with brokers, counterparties and custodians to resolve trade settlement issues.
Review portfolio valuations and unit prices received from fund administrators.
Ensure information entered into trading and operational systems is accurate and timely.
Perform daily cash, position and transaction reconciliations between custodian, administrator and internal records.
Monitor investor flows and communicate movements to Portfolio Managers, Dealing, fund administrators and other stakeholders.
Monitor and process corporate actions and proxy voting.
Support the set-up and transition of funds and portfolios alongside key stakeholders.
Skills & Experience:
4+ years of experience in middle or back-office investment operations or asset management
Experience dealing directly with custodians, brokers and fund administrators.
Strong proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, macros) and working knowledge of SQL.
Working knowledge of platforms and portfolio accounting systems (DTCC CTM, FXall, Bloomberg).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and an operational risk focus.
Transparent written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities and tight daily deadlines in a fast-paced workplace.
Degree qualified in finance, accounting, economics or a related discipline.
Advantages:
Autonomy and genuine ownership of day-to-day operations.
Broad exposure to equity, FX and derivatives trade lifecycle and fund operations.
Competitive remuneration.
Please apply now or reach out directly to Francesca Mackenzie at for a confidential discussion.