Lead Investment Operations Analyst

QBE Insurance Group Limited • New York, NY

35d • Hybrid

About The Position

Group Investments are currently seeking a Senior Investment Operations Analyst to be based in New York. The purpose of this role is to 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Minimum 5 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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 Behaviors.
• 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid Working - a mix of working from home and in the office
• 22 weeks of paid leave for family growth, with 12 weeks available to all parents on a gender-equal basis
• Competitive 401(k) program with company match up to 8%
• Well-being program including holistic wellbeing coaching, gym membership, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Tuition Reimbursement for professional certifications, and continuing education
• Employee Network and Community - QBE actively supports six Employee Networks, and many ways to give back to your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees