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About the Role

Morningstar’s Investment Management business is seeking an Investment Operations Tax Analyst to prepare and execute key financial and operational processes supporting investment products, including fund distribution activities. This role involves working with data, managing complex calculations, and maintaining accuracy. Responsibilities include preparing financial management data, supporting financial reporting, calculating management fees, accruals, and income tax returns, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting. The role also focuses on driving process improvements and supporting technology initiatives like automation and AI integration.

Responsibilities

Generate monthly/quarterly client fee billing for Morningstar’s funds and separately managed accounts, including revenue accrual and fee collection.
Calculate and process accruals for running expenses accurately and on time and prepare monthly revenue and fees/expenses recovery schedules.
Prepare RG97 fees and costs disclosure reports in line with regulatory requirements for funds and key institutional clients.
Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts for trusts, managed accounts, and advisory client fees.
Assist in reviewing quarterly and annual AMIT fund distributions and income tax returns.
Assist with preparing financial statements and managing external auditor inquiries.
Process and validate expense invoices for third-party suppliers.
Compile and prepare management information reports, including Funds Under Management (FUM) and Assets Under Administration (FUA).
Calculate and validate management fees, expense allocations, and cost recovery reports.
Support operational efficiency by preparing workflows for automation initiatives (including RPA).
Assist in implementing AI and advanced analytics tools to improve accuracy and streamline processes.
Participate in system upgrades and platform migrations, ensuring data and processes are correctly prepared for transition.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
1-2 years of experience in investment operations, fund administration, financial reporting, or similar roles is desirable.
Open to graduates applying also.
Exposure to AMIT fund distribution and income tax return, asset management, managed accounts, or investment platforms is desirable.
Understanding of financial instruments and investment products.
Knowledge of fee structures, RG97 reporting, and expense management.
Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, AMIT fund distribution, income tax return review, and financial statement processes.
Proficiency in Excel and exposure to data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
Understanding of regulatory requirements such as RG97 and ASIC guidelines.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial calculations.
Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability.
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
This role is open to Australian citizens and permanent residents who have full working rights.

Skills

Excel
Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau)
RG97 reporting
Expense management
Budgeting
Forecasting
AMIT fund distribution
Income tax return review
Financial statement processes
Automation
RPA
AI
Advanced analytics

Location

Sydney

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

1-2 years of experience
Entry Level (Open to graduates)

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.

Benefits

Hybrid work model (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
Opportunity to collaborate in-person
Tools and resources to engage meaningfully with global colleagues

About the Company

Morningstar is committed to empowering investor success by offering independent research and great software products to financial advisers and individual investors.
We believe that when the investor wins, we all win.
At Morningstar, your contributions have meaning and can drive change.
We offer a place where talented, driven people can grow.
Our differences are our strength; the fact that we don’t all think the same way and encourage unique perspectives helps create great products and services for our clients.
Work alongside leading investment management and operations teams shaping the future of financial services.
Take the lead in automation and efficiency initiatives, transforming processes in a dynamic environment.
Contribute to strategic projects that enhance investment operations and elevate client service delivery to new heights.

Equal Opportunity

Morningstar is strongly committed to creating and preserving equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.
We make all employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, termination, and other personnel matters—without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship, gender identity and expression, parental status, or other legally protected characteristics or conduct.
Morningstar is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.
US Applicants: Morningstar is an E-Verify program participant.
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