Investment Operations Associate Director

Zurich Australian Insurance Ltd.; Granada; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking an Investment Operations Associate Director to lead and optimize transaction processing and client relations. This role involves ensuring timely and accurate management of securities transactions and providing expert insights to enhance operational efficiency. Join a dynamic team where your analytical skills and problem-solving abilities will be valued, and contribute to key projects that shape the future of investment operations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this company fosters a supportive environment where you can grow and make a real impact.

Servicios

Home office setup allowance

Free English and Spanish classes

Life, accident, and health insurance

Collective life retirement plan

Employee discounts

Referral bonus

Flexible benefits

Company events and activities

No dress code

Formación

• 4-5 years of experience in Investment Operations or Financial Markets.
• CFA or similar certification is highly valued.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee processing and clearing of securities transactions.
• Support month-end closing activities and reconciliation.

Conocimientos

Investment Operations

Financial Markets

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Stakeholder Management

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Master’s degree in Finance

Descripción del empleo

Investment Operations Associate Director

Our opportunity

The main responsibility of this role is to perform and oversee processing, posting, and clearing of transactions, payments, and corporate actions to ensure correct, complete, and timely position management for standard clients and processes. Performs and oversees control activities for complex clients and processes in accordance to required timelines.

Acts as a subject matter expert for a complex topic.

Your role

As an Investment Operations Associate Director, your main responsibilities will involve:

1. Responsible for correct daily processing, posting, and clearing of securities transactions, and income payments. Generates insights and recommendations by addressing complex technical queries from clients and delivering appropriate solutions.
2. Responsible for timely month-end closing activities.
3. Periodic reconciliation of securities holdings and cash account holdings.
4. Provide regular support as a subject matter expert and senior business analyst to projects, internal initiatives, and country-specific customer demands by providing know-how and expertise covering operations processing.
5. Help resolve operational complex day-to-day problems identified by the operations department or referred from other functional areas, ensuring efficient and high-quality service, including management of issues according to the Group Incident Management Policy.
6. Support the provision of key performance targets and KPIs to optimize business performance in line with set objectives around automation.

Your Skills and Experience

As an Investment Operations Associate Director, your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting is preferred.
• 4-5 years practical experience in Investment Operations, Financial Markets, Banking, or Insurance FSCM / FAM / TRM-SAP Treasury / Financial technical skills is preferred.
• Fundamental knowledge of most common asset classes in traditional and non-traditional financial instruments, risks, and markets.
• Holding a CFA or similar certification would be highly valued.
• Manages relationships with internal stakeholders, key business partners, asset managers, and custodians.
• An independent worker who can take responsibility for the team, leads by example, strengthens the knowledge and competencies of the team members, and acts in defining high-quality closing processes.
• Client focus, combined with analytical and complex problem-solving skills.
• Willing to gain new skills and experiences, and share knowledge across the team.
• Shows commitment to your job and has a shareholder-value-oriented mindset.
• Coordinates collaboration across the team and develops expertise within the department.
• Trains other team members and new joiners on specific expertise.
• Validates and continuously improves controls and quality checks as part of the closing process and internal frameworks.
• Proactively contributes to the super user community.
• Leads or supports department projects and internal initiatives as a subject matter expert, senior business analyst, and project support.
• Models behaviors that demonstrate commitment to corporate values.
• Takes action to manage personal development and encourages others to do the same.

Additional Education / Experience

• Experience in collaborative projects.
• Keen on languages and cross-cultural integration.
• Interested in investments and exploring technology solutions.
• Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance.
• Wide range of internal and external trainings, including free English and Spanish classes depending on needs.
• Ticket restaurant or flexibility to exchange it for other benefits.
• Life, accident, and health insurance.
• Collective life retirement plan.
• 2000 euro referral bonus for bringing talented people.
• Special banking and insurance conditions plus exclusive employee discounts.
• Functional diversity benefits.
• Events: summer and Christmas parties, activities like hiking, investment clubs, beach volleyball, and more.
• No dress code.

Primary work location is Barcelona, Via Augusta. Please apply with your CV in English.

Who we are

Looking for a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference? At Zurich, millions trust our products and services daily. Our 53,000 employees worldwide form the basis of our success, enabling businesses and communities to face risks with confidence. Imagine helping people worldwide—giving them confidence by protecting what they love most. You’ll be supported by a world-class team committed to helping you reach your full potential.

Diversity & Inclusion

At Zurich, we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

We think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and focus on positives—asking what can go right?

We value our employees’ experience and knowledge, offering opportunities to grow within Zurich when you’re ready for your next career step.