Investment Operations Analyst

Apex Group Ltd (UK Branch); Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst in Wellington. The role involves managing cash flows, performing reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with internal controls. Candidates should possess 1-2 years of relevant experience and strong problem-solving skills. This opportunity includes competitive remuneration and training support in a multicultural team environment.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Training and development opportunities

Unique opportunity in a global business

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in investment operations, fund administration, or similar roles.
• Understanding of financial instruments and trade lifecycle.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cash flow management across various clients.
• Conduct cash and position reconciliations.
• Liaise with external parties to resolve operational issues.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

Skills

Investment operations experience

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication

Understanding of financial instruments

Data management capabilities

Job description

Overview

FundRock is a Pan-European leading independent UCITS management company and AIFM (Alternative Investment Fund Manager). Our clients are established blue-chip companies and leaders in their domestic market. We invest in our people, enabling you to develop your skills and build on your experience. If you like the idea of working for an ambitious and growing company, as part of a multicultural team, we are the place for you.

Investment Operations Analyst

Location: Wellington / Auckland

Description

This role plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth and accurate execution of investor activities, oversight of fund operations, and continuous improvement of operational processes. This role supports the integrity of FundRock’s investment operations and contributes to the delivery of high-quality service to clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform the daily cash flow management process across various clients.
• Conduct cash and position reconciliations between custodians, fund administrators, and internal systems.
• Perform SIPO and unit pricing validation reviews.
• Liaise with external parties including custodians, investment managers, and administrators to resolve operational issues.
• Contribute to the monthly fees and expenses process, including preparing and approving workbooks, creating invoices, and instructing and approving payment schedules.
• Support onboarding of new funds and clients, including system setup and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with client onboarding including AML.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Prepare operational reports and assist with audit and compliance reviews.
• Responsible for the monitoring of Operations mailboxes.
• Assist with managing client queries and investor interactions.
• Contribute to the documentation of operational policies and procedures.
• Review and approve investment trades, FX Hedge rolls.
• Carry out procedures in accordance with the control environment.
• Administer loans, including liaising with multiple parties regarding loan agreements, loan variations, loan drawdowns and direct credit.
• Perform other tasks as required.

Qualifications / Skills

• 1-2 years of experience in investment operations, fund administration, middle office or similar roles.
• Understanding of financial instruments and trade lifecycle.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to solve problems and work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Moderate understanding and keen interest in New Zealand’s financial services environment.
• Intermediate to advanced spreadsheeting and wider data management technical capabilities.

What you will get in return

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business;
• Competitive remuneration commensurate with skills and experience;
• Training and development opportunities.

Additional information

We are an equal opportunity employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on grounds of gender, gender identity, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, responsibilities for dependants, or disability. Any hiring decision is based on skills, qualifications and experiences.

We measure our success as a business, not only by delivering great products and services and continually increasing our assets under administration and market share, but also by how we positively impact people, society and the planet. For more information on our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) please https://www.apexgroup.com/corporate-social-responsibility/

Personal data provided by job applicant(s) will be used for recruitment purposes only and will be treated strictly confidential. Such personal data can be accessed by different Apex stakeholders within and out of country for the consideration of the job application hereunder. Application made by the job applicant constitutes the irrevocable consent of the job applicant for her/his personal data to be used by Apex stakeholders within or outside country for the purpose of this recruitment.

As a vital team member and in return for your expertise, inclusive approach and commitment, we\'ll provide a favourable salary and the chance to join a passionate and welcoming team. Benefits As a truly global business, we tailor benefits to each location to safeguard our people and respect local cultures and ways of working. Our people are our greatest asset, and we invest in talent development. Join our global network, and you will benefit from education support, sponsorship and in-house training programs.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.