2022 Investment Operations Analyst

About Vanguard Australia

Vanguard is one of the world's most respected investment management companies, offering a broad selection of investments, advice, retirement services, and insights to individual investors, institutions, and financial professionals. 

Your role

In this role, you will take ownership of the global daily operation of providing an accurate start-of-day and end-of-day investment book of record to global portfolio managers and risk analysts through the production of gold-copy data. The role also plays a key role in the identification and escalation of potential control gaps, as well as supporting liquidity management, corporate actions, or trade administration.

What you will do:

• Providing daily oversight of operations through exception management controls and analyzing cash flow, transaction, and portfolio holdings data to ensure accurate gold copy data is calculated and distributed to downstream consumers.
• Initiates and supports/leads business critical projects by completing the comprehensive analysis, recommending appropriate solutions, and participating in the implementation process.
• Assists in the creation of workflow procedures and maintain comprehensive documentation of all current policies and procedures and is continually identifying ways to improve the global controls environment.
• Foster effective communication with all internal and external partners and collaborate to resolve issues regarding process and reconciliation breakpoints.
• Have an inquisitive mindset where you will stay knowledgeable on domestic and international portfolio policies and regulations for determining how they impact team operations.

Training, development & rotations

Vanguard is committed to helping you learn and grow, in every position and every department. Their biggest priority is your personal development, now and throughout your Vanguard journey. This is done through formal programs, networking opportunities with leaders from a variety of experiences and backgrounds, and ensuring that along the way, you have the tools you need to make it count. 

Salary & benefits

Roles in the Banking & Financial Services industry may earn an average of A$55,000 to A$64,000. (Source: Prosple Salary Guide)

Vanguard understands that each of its crew members has their own personal and family needs. Here are some of the benefits that you can take advantage of when you join Vanguard: 

1. Comprehensive Health Benefits
2. Vanguard Retirement Savings Plan
3. Education Benefits
4. Paid Time Off
5. ...read more

Work life balance

Your time is valuable. That’s why Vanguard offers you paid time off (PTO) to relax, recharge, and return ready to make a difference for your clients and yourself. Spend time with family and friends, enjoy your hobbies and travels and let those experiences enrich your career. Read more.

Culture & vibe

At Vanguard, every moment counts. Every idea counts. And every voice counts. They believe that the diversity of its crew is a reflection of its clients. It represents a changing global marketplace—strengthened by inclusion and a sense of belonging. Read more.

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About you

Here’s what we are looking for in this role:

• An undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred, any relevant post-graduate qualifications would be highly regarded.
• Experience in fund & investment operations is preferred, with an understanding of IBOR being highly regarded.
• Demonstrated analytical, conceptual, problem-solving, continuous improvement, and attention to detail skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to develop relationships with various stakeholders including senior business executives
• Ability to be flexible in a dynamic environment, be a self-starter with the ability to learn quickly organize and prioritize work and meet the client's expectations.
• Excellent judgment and proven ability to analyse issues quickly and independently to take appropriate action under tight time constraints.

Specialisations that will make an impact:

• Experience in Investment Operations (Trades, Cash, and/or Derivatives), reconciliations, and transaction lifecycle management.
• Understanding of Exchange Traded Funds / Fixed Income Securities / Equity products and other financial instruments.
• Strong working knowledge of coding languages (VBA, Java, Python, etc.) would be considered favourable.

How to apply

To apply for this role, simply click the "Apply on employer site" button on this page to submit your application directly to Vanguard Australia.