Investment Operations Analyst

Symetra•Farmington, CT

5d•$89,000 - $102,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Operations Analyst provides day-to-day investment operations support to the Company’s portfolio managers, traders, investment reporting, and compliance teams. The role primarily supports back- and middle-office investment operations in Trade Support. Responsibilities include investment transaction processing, trade settlement, reconciliations, secondary event processing, client relations, process improvement, and support for audits and special projects. The position may also provide backup support for Trusts or other strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or equivalent work experience.
At least 2 years of experience in Investments or a Finance-related field.
Ability to multitask and work independently and in a team environment.
High motivation and initiative, including willingness to take on complex tasks while building skills and knowledge.
Strong technology focus and interest and ability to use technology to automate repetitive tasks.
Experience using Simcorp Dimension or another investment accounting system.
Knowledge of investments, including fixed income.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and an analytical orientation.

Nice To Haves

Bloomberg or other trade order management system experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Process investment transactions, including entering trades into the trade order management system and/or investment book of record.
Send portfolio allocations to brokers and manage trade confirmation and affirmation processes, ensuring trades settle on time.
Perform or review reconciliations among the order management system, investment book of record, custodian, accounting agent, and other parties; work with relevant parties to resolve issues.
Process secondary events in the trade order management system and/or investment book of record, including corporate actions, paydowns on private placement securities and bank loans, capital calls and distributions on private equity and private debt funds, and derivative collateral management.
Provide timely and accurate investment information to institutional clients and maintain good client relationships.
Review policies and processes and recommend improvements and automation.
Participate in special projects and support internal and external audit requests and other ad hoc requests, including light reporting responsibilities.
Provide backup for Trusts and/or other strategies as needed.