Investment and Treasury Analyst II

AAA Life Insurance Company•Livonia, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment and Treasury Analyst II assists in developing and monitoring investment and cash management strategies and serves as a primary liaison between the investment and treasury department and managers or officers for related analysis. The role conducts research on investment and treasury issues, reconciles general ledger accounts as needed, incorporates modifications into financial processes, and plans and assists with projects to support their overall success. The analyst interacts with all levels of management and counterparts in other departments. The position compiles investment and treasury analyses; maintains spreadsheets and financial models; analyzes manager performance, cash, investment holdings, and financial data; supports the monthly close; and maintains investment and treasury reporting models, procedures, and documentation. It also provides guidance and recommendations to management, identifies problems and corrective actions, and maintains and documents MAR compliance. The role is based in Livonia, Michigan, with a hybrid work solution.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Mathematics, Accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2–3 years of experience in accounting, finance, investments, or a related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, advanced spreadsheet modeling, and database systems.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to work extended hours or weekends as needed to support month-end close, budget season, and year-end activities.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and counterparts in other departments.
Ability to perform the job duties with the stated physical and vision requirements, with reasonable accommodations as needed.

Nice To Haves

FLMI, CPA, CFA, and/or CTP designation(s).
Experience in the insurance industry.
General understanding of Statutory Accounting Principles (SSAP).

Responsibilities

Compile analysis reports for investment and treasury activity.
Maintain spreadsheets covering accruals, investment expenses, trend analysis, daily cash balances, investment holdings, and related information.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with project sponsors, business unit associates, and senior management.
Develop and maintain complex financial models using advanced spreadsheet and database applications.
Create and analyze metrics to monitor investment manager performance.
Support the monthly close by analyzing cash and investment holdings using balances and transactions.
Identify project impacts on investment and treasury systems and modify appropriate models, including Excel, Access, and COGNOS, as necessary.
Analyze financial data to evaluate past investment performance and project future investment returns.
Provide guidance and recommendations to management.
Maintain and document MAR compliance.
Anticipate or discover problems through analysis and suggest corrective actions.
Work independently toward agreed-upon objectives.
Maintain and enhance investment and treasury reporting models and processes.
Develop and maintain job documentation and procedures.
Assist with developing and monitoring investment and cash management strategies.
Conduct research on investment and treasury issues and reconcile general ledger accounts as needed.
Plan and assist with projects and ensure their overall success.
Incorporate modifications into financial processes.