Analyst, Operations

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC; St. Louis (MO); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC is seeking an Operations Analyst to support post-trade processing, settlements, and reconciliation across fixed income, equities, and derivatives. You will work with multiple departments to ensure accurate processing and risk management.

The role emphasizes collaboration, attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex workflows in a fast-paced environment. A Bachelor’s degree and MS Office proficiency are required.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
• Experience with MS Office products.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to collaborate with staff at all levels.

Aufgaben

• Process post-trade processing and validation with third parties.
• Settle trades, monitor margins, and handle payments and transfers.
• Resolve settlement discrepancies and document failures.
• Monitor reconciliation breaks with third parties and troubleshoot.
• Process corporate actions and onboard new clients (asset transfers).
• Manage derivatives processing including collateral and margin.
• Collaborate with IT to test and implement system upgrades.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Quantitative skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Economics

Tools

MS Office

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) partners with world-leading organizations to design, develop, and manage highly customized, risk-controlled investment strategies across fixed income, equities, and derivatives. With $483 billion assets under management ($299 billion in physical assets and $184 billion in derivatives notional value), NISA actively manages risk for institutional investors, providing clarity to complicated challenges and stability in ever-evolving markets. At NISA, we foster a culture that supports both personal and professional growth, providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while contributing meaningful work from the outset. We seek candidates who demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to join our growing teams.

Responsibilities

The Operations department is a fast-paced and dynamic team at NISA. The group partners with all departments at the company, including Portfolio Management and Client Services. The Operations group works at the intersection of finance and accounting and seeks candidates who are interested in leveraging both their accounting and finance skill sets in a collaborative environment. Examples of Analyst responsibilities include management of post-trade processing, handling corporate actions, ensuring appropriate collateral coverage for derivatives, and reconciling trades and positions with external parties.

• Process securities trades, including validation with third parties


• Settle trades, margin movements, payments, and cash/security transfers


• Resolve settlement discrepancies and document any failures


• Monitor and troubleshoot reconciliation breaks with third parties


• Monitor and process all types of corporate action events


• Onboard new clients, including verification and management of asset transfers


• Handle derivatives-specific processing needs, including management of collateral and margin


• Collaborate with IT to test and implement new systems or upgrades to existing applications

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills such as Accounting, Finance, or Economics from a four-year college or university or relevant industry related experience


• Experience using MS Office products


• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to collaborate with all levels of staff

NISA’s culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program and an educational assistance program.

NISA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.