Investment Operations Analyst

Primary DetailsTime Type: Full time

Worker Type: Employee

The Opportunity

Group Investments are currently seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to be based in New York. The role will work closely with the team located in New York, and Sydney to ensure operational coverage across all time zones and geographies. The key focus of the role is to support our global trading desks over the trade life cycle, provide effective day-to-day exception management, completion of reconciliations, security data management, and ensuring the timeliness of valuations.

Responsibilities:

• Working collaboratively with trade desks and external partners globally to ensure GI’s trade life cycle is managed and supported across all locations in a timely and efficient manner. Minimized instances of trades failing.
• Administering Investment Systems, focusing on functional correctness within systems ensuring all information is up to date – security setup, integration flows and reconciliations, system queries and workflow maintenance.
• Ensuring transactional activity and data is appropriately processed, recorded and maintained in an accurate, efficient, timely, scalable and controlled environment across all of QBE's investment portfolios and geographies.
• Supporting both internal and external audit processes to enable accurate and effective assessment of controls and activities.
• Engagement and collaboration with key stakeholders to determine key areas of improvement in existing processes.
• Contributing to the effective day-to-day relationship management and oversight of external service providers, partners and data vendors to ensure services of the highest standards are received by Group Investments.
• Building and maintaining relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure user requirements are met, and to facilitate efficient operational workflow and data management.
• Ensuring that all processes are documented and up-to-date.
• Proactively providing internal and external stakeholders with required or requested technical investment operational expertise and support over the trade life cycle.
• Consistently displaying and encouraging the QBE DNA Behaviours.
• Providing support to management to ensure that people, resources and processes are aligned with business needs and ‘fit for purpose’.
• Determining own work priorities and activities in line with agreed plans to ensure the achievement of personal and team objectives.

Work Experience:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an Investment Operations environment.
• Very good knowledge of investment instruments (fixed income, equities, derivatives) for purposes of trade matching, settlement and corporate actions. Experience with managed mandates preferred
• Hands-on knowledge of investment systems (BlackRock Aladdin, Simcorp Dimension Bloomberg, eFront and CTM preferable).
• Good knowledge of OTC financial products, in particular unlisted unit trusts and private investments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline and/or relevant industry experience/training, e.g. funds manager, custodian or administrator with a global reach and focus.

Knowledge

• Up-to-date and in-depth knowledge of industry standards relevant to role.
• Good understanding of investment markets and related risk and compliance practices.
• Knowledge of fixed income key metrics (e.g. Duration, Spread Duration, Yield, etc.).
• Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation) and influencing skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with senior managers and other key stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail and a thorough approach to problem-solving.
• Works effectively within time constraints and is resilient under pressure.
• Ability to effectively manage relationships with external service providers.
• Understanding of collateral management, LOCs and trust account structures
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Relevant industry courses and accreditation.

Skills

• Excellent communication (written, verbal and presentation) and influencing skills.
• Ability to build effective relationships with senior managers and other key stakeholders.
• Analytical.
• Very good problem-solving skills
• Works effectively within time constraints and is resilient under pressure.
• Is self-aware and has a good level of emotional intelligence (understanding the impact of their behaviors on others).

About QBE

We can never really predict what’s around the corner, but at QBE we’re asking the right questions to enable a more resilient future by helping those around us build strength and embrace change to their advantage. 

We’re an international insurer that’s building momentum towards realizing our vision of becoming the most consistent and innovative risk partner.

And our people will be at the center of our success. We’re proud to work together, and encourage each other to enable resilience for our customers, our environment, our economies and our communities.

With more than 12,000 people working across 27 countries, we’re big enough to make a real impact, but small enough to provide a friendly workplace, where people are down-to-earth, passionate, and kind.

We believe this is our moment: What if it was yours too?

Your career at QBE — let’s make it happen!

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US Only - Travel Frequency
• Occasional (approximately 5-10 trips annually)
US Only - Physical Demands
• General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer. Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs.
US Only - Disclaimer
• To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities.
Job Type
• Individual Contributor
Global Disclaimer
• The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee’s normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments. It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls.

Inclusion of Diversity

At QBE, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where each person is valued and respected for their authentic selves. If you require any assistance, such as alternative interview accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform our Talent Acquisition team.

At QBE, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where each person is valued and respected for their authentic selves. If you require any assistance, such as alternative interview accommodations during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to inform our Talent Acquisition team.

Compensation

Base pay offered will vary depending on, but not limited to education, experience, skills, geographic location and business needs

Annual Salary Range: $87,000 - $131,000

AL, AR, AZ, CO (Remote), DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL (Remote), IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX (Remote, Plano), UT, VA, VT, WI, WV and WY
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Annual Salary Range: $96,000 - $144,000

CA (Remote, Fresno, Irvine and Woodland), Greenwood Village CO, CT, Chicago IL, MA, MD, NY (Remote), RI, Houston TX and WA
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Annual Salary Range: $109,000 - $164,000

NJ and New York City NY

Benefit Highlights

You are more than your work – and QBE is more than a workplace, which is why QBE provides you with the benefits, support and flexibility to help you concentrate on living your best life personally and professionally. Employees scheduled over 30 hours a week will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. 

We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution and a paid-time off program. In addition, our paid-family and care-giver leaves are available to support our employees and their families. Regular full-time and part-time employees will also be eligible for QBE’s annual discretionary bonus plan based on business and individual performance. 

At QBE, we understand that exceptional employee benefits go beyond mere coverage and compensation. We recognize the importance of flexibility in the work environment to promote a healthy balance, and we are committed to facilitating personal and professional integration for our employees. That's why we offer the opportunity for hybrid work arrangements.
If this role necessitates a hybrid working model, candidates must be open to attending the office 8-12 days per month. This approach ensures a collaborative and supportive work environment where team members can come together to innovate and drive success.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Detail-Oriented, Emotional Intelligence, Financial Management, Financial Modeling, Financial Products, Intentional collaboration, Managing performance, Operational Audits, Portfolio Management, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management

How to Apply:

To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.