Associate, Lead Trader, AIM LLC | Hybrid

Allianz; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 79.000 - 131.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive medical, dental and视觉?

401(k) company match

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Allianz Life, through Allianz Investment Management LLC, seeks a trading leader to oversee ETF and mutual fund trades. You will guide best-execution policy, monitor compliance, and collaborate across trading, portfolio management, and operations in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have 5+ years in institutional trading, strong analytical and relationship-building skills, and proficiency in C#, SQL Server, and Bloomberg. Minneapolis-based role with competitive compensation.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of trading experience in a registered investment company (40 Act) or institutional asset management.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science or related field.
• Deep knowledge of equity, fixed income, and derivative markets, including options strategies.

Aufgaben

• Oversee daily execution of derivative, equity, and fixed income trades for ETF and mutual fund strategies.
• Develop and maintain internal best execution policies and procedures.
• Monitor trading activity for compliance with best execution standards.
• Produce best execution reports for governance committees.
• Maintain relationships with broker-dealers, market makers, and counterparties.
• Contribute to developing AllianzIM’s proprietary trading software.
• Collaborate with portfolio management, operations, and compliance across the trade lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with 40 Act regulations.
• Stay informed on market structure and regulatory developments; leverage AI tools.

Kenntnisse

Trading experience

40 Act regulatory

Best execution

Relationship building

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science or related field

Tools

C#

SQL Server

Bloomberg

Jobbeschreibung

At Allianz Life, we are guided by our mission – we secure your future – and by our common goal of caring for tomorrow. We care for our employees by promoting an inclusive culture where everyone has the opportunity to grow and be rewarded for their success. We care for our customers by creating new products that help them protect their families and pursue their retirement goals. We care for our community by giving time, resources, and donations. And we care for the future by supporting sustainability, protecting the local environment, and promoting equality in our communities.

What you do:

Allianz Investment Management LLC (AllianzIM) is seeking a highly motivated individual to lead trading activities across AllianzIM's ETF and mutual fund businesses. This role is responsible for overseeing trading execution in support of existing strategies while driving the continuous improvement and expansion of AllianzIM's broader trading capabilities. Key responsibilities include leading development of proprietary trading technology, owning best execution policies and reporting across all traded asset types, and cultivating strong relationships with trading counterparties. This individual will partner closely with portfolio management, operations, and compliance teams across AllianzIM. You will report to the AIM VP – Portfolio Management.

Key Responsibilities:

• - Oversee daily execution of derivative, equity, and fixed income trades in support of AllianzIM’s ETF and mutual fund strategies.
• - Lead AllianzIM’s best execution program by: Developing and maintaining internal best execution policies and procedures
• - Monitoring all trading activity for compliance with best execution standards
• - Producing and presenting best execution reporting to internal governance committees
• - Establish and maintain strong relationships with broker-dealers, market makers, and other trading counterparties.
• - Contribute to continuous enhancement of AllianzIM’s proprietary trading software via direct involvement and leadership in system design and development.
• - Collaborate with portfolio management, operations, and compliance to ensure alignment across the trade lifecycle.
• - Ensure compliance with all trading-related regulatory requirements under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (40-Act).
• - Stay informed on evolving market structure, regulatory developments, and industry best practices to inform trading strategy and policy.
• - Utilization of artificial intelligence tools and resources (e.g. generative AI).

What you bring:

• - 5+ years of experience in trading within a registered investment company (40 Act) or institutional asset management environment.
• - Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, computer science or other related field.
• - Deep knowledge of equity, fixed income, and derivative markets, including options strategies.
• - Experience developing best execution policies.
• - Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• - Strong understanding of 40 Act regulatory requirements as they relate to trading.
• - Proficiency in C#, SQL Server, and Bloomberg, with a strong aptitude for developing innovative trading tools and solutions.

- You must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring immigration sponsorship now or in the future. This includes holders of H-1B, H4, L-1, L-2, TN, OPT, CPT, and other nonimmigrant visas.

Job posting range: $77,500 - $131,000

Note the job posting range is exclusive of company benefits or other compensation. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive program. If you are hired, your final base salary will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, experience, skills, competencies, and/or education. In addition to those factors, we will also consider internal equity of our current employees. Please keep in mind that the range provided is the full base salary range for the role. Hiring at or near the maximum of the range would not be typical to allow for future and continued salary growth.

What we offer:

• a choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options, flexible spending and health savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan retirement program, generous annual paid leave, an outstanding 401(k) company match, and life insurance.
• plus, our employees enjoy an award-winning campus with an array of discounted amenities, including an onsite health center, child development center, fitness facility, convenience store and two cafeterias.

107982 | Asset & Investment Management | Professional | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust. We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.