About the Role
This middle office function provides support to the MLC’s Specialist Managers within MLC Asset Management. In this dynamic role, you will play a vital part in daily operations and support various Change initiatives including client transitions, portfolio on-boarding/off-boarding and custody migration work impacting Investment Operations. This role is a key conduit between Investment Operations, investment teams and project stakeholders, providing support to deliver desirable outcomes for clients and the business.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary support to the Derivatives team.
- Provide secondary/backup support for other asset classes such as Equities, Fixed Income and Managed Accounts.
- Provide operations support to Front office/Portfolio Managers.
- Perform daily trade processing, matching, settlement, and cash forecasting.
- Conduct reconciliations.
- Resolve pre and post-trade queries.
- Perform ad hoc portfolio analysis and reporting.
- Support the Collateral Management process.
- Review operational incidents and implement preventative measures.
- Manage internal and external client queries, as well as related external third-party queries.
- Support the reporting of OTC Trade & Life Cycle Events.
- Lead, support, and implement new business and change activities/initiatives.
- Onboard and maintain Counterparties, Clearers, Custodians, and PBs.
- Complete and coordinate required documentation for on-boarding/off-boarding.
- Onboard clients to various platforms and systems.
- Collaborate with Asset Management IT and Vendors.
Requirements
- Strong technical understanding of Middle Office operations.
- Good understanding of the regulatory environment impacting Investment Operations.
- Fundamental understanding of the operational processes supporting Derivatives and OTC products is non-negotiable.
- 10 years of experience in Investments / Assets Management / Finance experience with a minimum of 5 years in Investment Operations.
- Experience in systems including Bloomberg, CTM, DTCC, GTSS, ACADIA, Triresolve.
- Ability to work in a pressurized and deadline-driven environment.
- Strong stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organization skills.
- Applicants will be required to provide evidence of their eligibility to work in Australia.
- Applicants will be required to undertake police and basic credit checks as a condition of employment.
Skills
- Understanding of OTC reporting requirements are highly regarded.
- Good understanding of various asset classes and financial instruments.
Location
- Sydney
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Permanent
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Minimum 5 years in Investment Operations
- 10 years of experience in Investments / Assets Management / Finance
About the Company
- At Insignia Financial, your voice, ideas and individuality counts.
Equal Opportunity
- We acknowledge and celebrate the richness that individual differences bring to our team. If you need assistance or an adjustment during the application process, please reach out and let us know.
