Senior Investment Accounting & Operations Analyst

Protective • Birmingham, AL

49d • $75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it. We help protect our customers against life’s uncertainties. Regardless of where you work within the company, you’ll be helping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most. Protective Life is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Investment Accounting & Operations Analyst to join our team. This role supports the Managed Separate Accounts (MSA) business and is responsible for overseeing daily investment accounting and operational processes related to securities trading, pricing, custody, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for process improvement and financial accuracy.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Experience with general ledger systems; SAP and investment accounting experience preferred.
• Self-motivated and dependable, with leadership qualities and decision-making capabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance, ideally in public accounting or insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (Accountancy or MBA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
• Project management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary accounting contact for internal stakeholders and external service providers supporting the Executive Benefits business.
• Manage daily funding activities and post general ledger entries for investment transactions and expenses.
• Reconcile trading activity and funding across internal systems and external investment service providers.
• Review and resolve discrepancies in daily holdings, unit reconciliations, and custody reports.
• Prepare quarterly financial close entries and reporting packages.
• Lead and support process improvement initiatives and new business launches.
• Coordinate with investment managers and internal teams on portfolio setups and corporate actions.
• Maintain and enhance internal procedures related to investment accounting operations.

Benefits

• comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits and an employee assistance program
• paid time away benefits (e.g., paid time off, paid parental leave, short-term disability, and a cultural observance day)
• contributions to healthcare accounts
• a pension plan
• a 401(k) plan with Company matching
• ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees