Senior Analyst, Investment Data Job Description
An Excellent opportunity for a Senior Analyst to work within Investment Data on a 6 month MTC.
At AustralianSuper, we truly care about our colleagues. We know work and life are intertwined. That's why we support the diverse needs of everyone and have policies that enable us all to thrive and be truly flexible. We ensure diversity is celebrated for the opportunity it provides us all to learn and grow, and deliver better oues for members.
Your new role
The role supports Investment Data management related activities, including the investment process to capture, maintain and improve Investment Data in order to produceplete, accurate and timely investment and different books of record(ABOR, IBOR and TBOR) to effectively manage the Fund's exposures on a daily basis.
The role works closely with the Manager, Investment Data to assist with leading and coaching Data Analysts.
In addition, to lead initiatives and Data requests, including workflow design and implementationsupport.
What you'll be doing
1. Ensure security set ups in the Data systems have accurate attributes by validating on data vendor platforms, translating term sheets, loan agreements and updating the Data systems with the correct values
2. Enrich security master file information as required, including analytical calculations
3. Ensure portfolio set up & maintenance ispleted, including maintenance of other internal structures, such as fund & pricing hierarchies
4. Provide timely query resolution and escalate to manager or stakeholders, where appropriate
5. Undertake daily control tasks and monitor daily database updates to ensure accurate and timely data delivery
6. Undertake both "top down" and "bottom up" investment data interrogation & reconciliations through a multitiered structure
7. Identify, investigate and resolve data exceptions and data quality issues on a timely basis. Act as a key point of escalation forplex data related issues.
8. Evaluate business requests for new data, propose, implement and test data solutions through internal and external systems. Rmend changes to gain efficiencies and ensure quality service.
9. Demonstrate a deep and current understanding of investment instruments.
10. Assist with ad hoc data management and reporting requests
11. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with software & market data vendors, custodians, technology team and the investment department to resolve data and reporting issues, including the members of the internal management and dealing teams, to achieve best oues for the Fund.
12. Liaise with third party providers (market data ; AlphaCert; Blackrock, JPM) to resolve intra-day trading & portfolio management data issues
13. Support the daily hand-off process between regions (Europe; America ; APAC) to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities across the global business day
14. Provide input to projects as subject matter expert to support change activities and automation
15. Keep abreast of industry developments, trends and changes that may impact the operations of the Fund Mentor and contribute to the development of Data Analysts. Provide opportunities for the team to learn new processes and develop new skills
What you'll need
16. Minimum 5 years' experience in investment management or asset owner with investment operations capability.
17. Broad and deep understanding of financial markets and financial instruments across multiple asset classes
18. Strong understanding of data management functions and usage of investment data in its various forms, structures and oues to meet end user requirements.
19. Sound understanding of the nuances between the investment (IBOR) and accounting (ABOR) books of record and how these might be applied in an Asset Management and Asset Owner context
20. Highly proficient investigation & data analytical skills
21. Experience with process improvement and ability to continually identify better ways of working
22. Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders by having strong attention to detail and deep knowledge of the processes.
23. Ability to think clearly and prioritise tasks when under pressure to meet deadlines
24. A willingness to be hands on and undertake operational activity
25. A high level of attention to detail and ability to meet delivery deadlines
26. Ability to solve problems both independently and collectively
27. Experience in Aladdin is essential
28. Experience in Bloomberg and Refinitiv highly desirable
29. Experience in data tools such as Power BI and Python desirable
Life at AustralianSuper
AustralianSuper ismitted to colleague development, and we support our people with ongoing learning, coaching and training, as well as career opportunities across our expanding global organisation. We offer generous leave entitlements and promote a blended working environment in which all roles can flex, and we're happy to discuss what this looks like for you.
We aremitted to supporting our diverse workforce in a way that is inclusive and embraces diversity in all its forms. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let our recruitment team know.
What's next
Apply now, if you share our values of Energy, Integrity, Generosity of Spirit and Excellent Oues and would like the opportunity to work in a challenging, growing and rapidly evolving team to deliver outstanding results.
Australian or New Zealand citizenship or Australian permanent residency status is required.
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