Investment Operations Analyst

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Investment Operations Analyst to join a dynamic Fund Operations team in Sydney CBD. This position involves contributing to the daily management of managed funds as well as direct securities and ETF investment products. This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with the potential for permanent employment, offering a competitive base salary of up to $90,000 plus superannuation.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate unit pricing and Net Asset Value (NAV) figures.
• Perform reconciliations involving cash, unit registries, and position data.
• Manage the processing of corporate actions.
• Handle broker settlements and various securities operations.
• Support client onboarding, payments processing, and account administration functions.
• Assist with fund accounting tasks and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Collaborate closely with teams across Finance, Engineering, Risk & Compliance, and Customer Experience.

Candidate Profile and Requirements

• Approximately two years' experience within investment operations, middle office functions, or customer broking roles.
• Proven expertise in reconciliations, particularly unit pricing processes; strong reconciliation capability is essential.
• Educational background or qualifications in Accounting or Finance.
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with a proactive and inquisitive approach.
• Eagerness to learn and apply AI technologies, SQL, BigQuery, or comparable tools to optimize operations.

Why Join Us?

• Gain wide-ranging exposure to managed funds, ETFs, and direct investment products.
• Collaborate with seasoned professionals from various business units.
• Benefit from hybrid work arrangements, with 2–3 days per week onsite in Sydney CBD.
• Develop specialized expertise in investment operations within a growth-oriented company.