Senior Investment Operations Analyst (FTC)

Sydney, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

4 days ago

About the CompanyOur client is a highly regarded investment management firm, recognised for delivering exceptional long-term investment outcomes and a strong client-first approach.Their inclusive and collaborative culture provides employees with excellent professional development opportunities.About the RoleReporting to the Investment Operations Team Leader, the Senior Investment Operations Analyst acts as both a subject matter expert and escalation point for the Trade Management, Fund Accounting and Client Reporting teams.The role also functions as the primary operations-side relationship manager, ensuring their operational requirements are supported and effectively implemented.This is a broad role that combines investment compliance, operational reporting, and relationship management, while also contributing to process improvement and team development.Key Responsibilities

Serve as the escalation point for trade management, fund accounting, and client reporting teams;
Act as the key relationship manager for boutiques from an operational perspective, ensuring their servicing needs are met;
Coordinate the implementation of operational changes, including data collation, documentation, and system updates;
Review and manage due diligence questionnaires, ensuring accurate and timely responses;
Monitor and review pre-trade and post-trade compliance for funds and mandates, engaging with Investment Managers on breaches and ensuring adherence to investment guidelines;
Ensure all daily regulatory reporting obligations are met:
Provide advice on complex corporate action accounting and review/approve corporate actions processed by Fund Accounting;
Review and approve compliance reporting, data requests, and proxy voting instructions;
Coordinate onboarding and offboarding of new products, ensuring compliance rules are accurately implemented;
Support the preparation and review of annual and half-year statutory accounts, GS007s, and compliance plan audits;
Deliver regular reporting to senior management on fund activities and compliance matters;
Actively contribute to operational improvement projects, ensuring efficiencies across compliance and reporting functions;
Mentor and train junior staff, as well as prepare and present training material to build broader team capability; AND
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of financial services regulation and industry best practice.

Key Requirements

Degree qualified in Accounting, Business, Economics, or related discipline:
CA/CPA/CFA (qualified or working towards);
Minimum 5 years’ experience in investment/funds management, ideally within middle or back office;
Strong knowledge of compliance obligations under the Corporations Act and financial services regulation;
High-level knowledge of portfolio and order management systems (PMS & OMS) such as Bloomberg, IRESS/IOS;
Advanced Microsoft Excel and strong skills across broader Microsoft Office Suite;
Strong understanding of unit pricing, portfolio valuation, and the trade lifecycle (pre-trade compliance, execution, post-trade, settlement);
Excellent written/verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with stakeholders at all levels, including external boutiques; AND
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced investment operations professional to step into a senior role that combines compliance oversight, operational leadership, and boutique relationship management.If you are interested in learning more about this position, please contact Paris Deligianis at Kaizen Recruitment on 0412 123 587 or at paris@kaizenrecruitment.com.au / Darragh Cleary at Kaizen Recruitment on 0478 350 003 or at darragh@kaizenrecruitment.com.auAlternatively, apply via the attached email link.#SCR-paris-deligianis-1
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