10 days ago
Investment Operations Analyst
Talent
On Site
Contractor
A$125,000
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Job Overview
Job TitleInvestment Operations Analyst
Job TypeContractor
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered SalaryA$125,000
LocationMelbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Job Description
Investment Operations Analyst
Talent is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst for a contract role based in Melbourne CBD until April 30, 2026. This position offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring 3 days on-site and 2 days working from home, and focuses on superannuation, funds, and settlements.
The Role
The Investment Operations Analyst will assist in managing the daily trading and settlement activities of the fund, collaborating with Investment Managers, counterparties, and the custodian.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate the daily matching and settlement of all trading on behalf of the Fund.
- Perform the daily liquidity management of the fund as it relates to margins, trading, off-market transactions, and manager funding.
- Monitor and instruct all corporate actions for internally managed portfolios daily.
- Monitor and instruct where necessary all proxy voting on behalf of the Fund.
- Perform reconciliations daily between internal systems, the custodian, and all external parties.
- Perform all the required setup and maintenance of static data (portfolios, brokers, markets, etc.) with the custodian as well as within internal systems.
Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience within the Superannuation, Custodian, and/or Investment Management industries as an Investment Analyst.
- Advanced level Microsoft Excel skills (VBA desirable).
- Experience in Python and SQL coding.
- Understanding liquidity flows within a Superannuation Fund.
- Strong understanding of the Superannuation, Custodian, and/or Investment Management processes across the full range of asset classes.
What’s In It For You
- Contract Until 30th April 2026
- Melbourne CBD Location | 3 Days On-Site & 2 Days WFH
- Superannuation | Funds & Settlements environment
Key skills/competency
- Investment Operations
- Superannuation
- Funds Management
- Settlements
- Liquidity Management
- Corporate Actions
- Proxy Voting
- Reconciliations
- Static Data
- Microsoft Excel
- VBA
- Python
- SQL
- Asset Classes
How to Get Hired at Talent
- Research Talent's culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume for Investment Operations: Highlight experience in superannuation, funds, settlements, and compliance, explicitly mentioning Excel, Python, and SQL proficiency.
- Showcase industry-specific knowledge: Prepare to discuss your understanding of liquidity management, corporate actions, and reconciliation processes within investment funds.
- Prepare for technical assessments: Expect questions or tasks related to advanced Excel functions (including VBA), SQL queries, and Python scripting for data analysis.
- Emphasize attention to detail: Be ready to provide examples of how you ensure accuracy and manage critical financial data and regulatory requirements effectively.
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