Senior Investment Operations Analyst

1 week ago

Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand Fisher Funds Full time

At Fisher Funds, we are committed to helping New Zealanders grow their wealth and build a better financial future. Our culture is built on trust, respect, excellence, agility, and transparency. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside investment professionals, gaining exposure to front office functions and investment decision-making. For those with a passion for markets, analytics, and investment strategy, there is opportunity for career progression into roles such as Investment Analyst, Portfolio Manager, or Trading Specialist.
We provide a supportive team environment, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact in investment operations.

About the Role:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Analyst to provide critical middle office oversight and support. This role will suit an experienced investment operations professional with a strong technical background in multi asset trading support and core middle office functions and systems. As part of the Investment Operations team, you will work closely with the Front Office, Trading Desk, Product, Finance, Compliance, and external service providers to maintain a stable and efficient investment operating model. You will also play a leadership role in mentoring junior analysts and driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Investment Operations & Reporting

  1. Oversee daily, monthly, and annual reporting processes, ensuring investment data integrity across IBOR/ABOR.
  2. Support the Front Office with queries regarding investment data, reports, and workflows.
  3. Manage investment system updates, ensuring accurate data flow between internal and external stakeholders.
  4. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting efficiency.
  5. Manage trade lifecycle processes, including trade affirmations, settlements, and reconciliations with custodians and trading counterparties.
  6. Ensure accurate cash and position reconciliation across investment systems.
  7. Monitor and escalate operational risks, working proactively with Compliance and Risk and external providers to mitigate potential issues.
  8. Oversee corporate actions, cash flow forecasting, and trade support activities.
  9. Assist in ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal policy requirements for middle office operations.

Strategic Initiatives & Process Improvements

  1. Drive automation and efficiency improvements across operational processes.
  2. Act as a key liaison between Investment Operations, Trading, and Portfolio Management teams.
  3. Develop and implement new workflows and systems to enhance operational performance and efficiency.
  4. Collaborate with the Digital & Data team to improve data reporting and analytics capabilities.
  5. Provide training and mentorship to analysts within the Investment Operations team.
  6. Lead investment operational change and contribute to the continuous improvement of investment processes.
  7. Foster a culture of excellence, transparency, and collaboration.

About you:

  1. 3 - 5 years experience in investment operations or middle office roles within investment and or funds management industry.
  2. Strong understanding of investment trading and order management systems, trade and settlement lifecycle, corporate actions, reconciliations, and registry settlement processes.
  3. Familiarity with investment systems such as Bloomberg, SWIFT, DTCC and other trading, matching and instruction systems.
  4. A detail-oriented and analytical mindset with the ability to problem-solve.
  5. Collaborate with internal teams (Finance, Tax, Compliance, Digital & Data) and external stakeholders (Custodians, Trading Counterparties, Registry Providers, Bloomberg).
  6. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to interact across front office, portfolio managers, risk, compliance, and external custodians.
  7. A proactive approach to identifying process improvements, driving innovation, and ensuring data accuracy in a fast-paced investment environment.
  8. Qualification in Business, Finance, Investments, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

Fisher Funds is one of New Zealand's largest specialist wealth management companies. Operating for over 25 years, we're on a mission to help Kiwis realise their ambitions by making investing accessible and enjoyable. We currently support over 500,000 ambitious Kiwis on their investment journey across KiwiSaver and Managed Funds products, with over $22 billion in funds under management.

About Fisher Funds:

  1. Fisher Funds is one of New Zealand's largest specialist wealth management companies, operating for 25 years.
  2. We're on a mission to help Kiwis realise their ambitions by making investing accessible and enjoyable.
  3. We currently support nearly 500,000 Kiwis on their investment journey across KiwiSaver and Managed Funds products, with over $22 billion in funds under management.
  4. Our in-house investment team is one of the largest and most experienced in New Zealand investing in a range of portfolios throughout the world.
  5. We have one of the largest client services teams in New Zealand and an award-winning one at that.
  6. This is a truly collaborative, team player office where everyone is passionate about what they do and the difference they can make.
  7. Our vibrant and buzzing head office is based in Takapuna with a gorgeous deck with 180-degree views of Rangitoto and Takapuna beach

Applications close 3 April 2025. We will be reviewing applications as they are received.

For successful candidates,Fisher Funds conducts mandatory background screening in accordance with current legislation (including police and credit checks as part of our interview process). To apply for this vacancy, you also MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

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