AVP, Trade Operations

Aflac, Incorporated•New York, NY

1d•$140,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are the duck. We develop and empower our people, cultivate relationships, give back to our community, and celebrate every success along the way. We do it all…The Aflac Way. Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com. Our business is about being there for people in need. So, ask yourself, are you the duck? If so, there’s a home, and a flourishing career for you at Aflac.

Requirements

Ability to work accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines and independently with minimal supervision
Superior MS Excel skill set including pivot tables, reference and lookup formulas, macros, etc., intermediate ability to work with MS Power Point preferred
Highly organized with superior attention to detail with an ability to analyze large amounts of data and extract meaningful information and identify findings in a succinct format
Ability to identify and improve data accuracy and processes used in production of financial, accounting and investment reporting purposes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present and articulate issues clearly and succinctly with all levels of management, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders
A team player with a strong work ethic and professional attitude
Reliable and punctual, self-starter with excellent problem solving skills
Ability to work effectively with other individuals and departments
Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, professional maturity, and a proactive ability to take ownership and drive work forward
7+ years of relevant work experience in financial services technology and trade operations management (preferably life insurance and/or asset management)
5 years of direct experience in Fixed Income, Private Placements and Derivatives' operations
Experience with BBG AIM/MARS/BCOL and Bloomberg terminal, Markit, DTCC CTM, Indus Valley Partners reconciliation, FX ALL or similar software
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice To Haves

Knowledge & experience in Microsoft Power Automate, Power Query and VBA preferred
Experience with margin and collateral managements and counterparty interactions is a plus

Responsibilities

Provides trading workflow operational support to ensure trade matching and settlement, engages with custodians and internal stakeholders, researching and resolving all trade discrepancies with counterparties.
Works with Aflac Re Bermuda team, Trading, US CIO office, Japan Operations, Risk, Compliance, IT, Investment Accounting, Custodians, Treasury, FP&A and other key stakeholders.
Reconciles cash, investment activity, and positions between order management system, custodians and accounting systems.
Maintains books and records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Sets up accounts with brokers and custodians.
Executes money movement transactions including internal transfers and outgoing wires.
Assists with set up and maintenance of SSIs.
Monitors and executes corporate action events.
Performs daily cash management and cash balance monitoring.
Monitors and supports securities lending program.
Assists and supports day to day management of global custodians.
Collaborates and contributes to the advancement of controls and process documentation to enhance the control environment.
Assists in identifying gaps in procedural documentation and making the necessary updates.
Works with vendors and internal groups to evaluate the operational requirements to support existing and new investment instruments and account types.
Leads the advancement of investment trade operations reports, KPIs and processes; ensures all systems and applications have strong process workflows to minimize errors and time.
Works with credit, trading, Japan Operations and Aflac Re Bermuda teams as necessary to assist with operational global workflows.
Participates in or leads ad-hoc projects.
Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

medical
dental
vision coverage
prescription drug coverage
health care flexible spending
dependent care flexible spending
Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no costs to employee)
401(k) plans
annual bonuses
opportunity to purchase company stock
11 paid holidays
up to 20 days PTO to be used for any reason
state-mandated sick leave (Washington employees accrue 1-hour sick leave for every 40 hours worked)
other leaves of absence, if eligible, when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being
adoption and parental leave