Investment Operations Analyst

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Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a highly motivated and reliable individual to join our Investment Operations team in Dublin to support the asset management team based in Stamford, Connecticut. A key role of the team is supporting the day-to-day operations of a global investment portfolio. The ideal candidate must be detail oriented, exhibit the ability to learn quickly, display initiative and work effectively with others.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated self-starter looking to build a career in financial services. The successful candidate will work closely with portfolio managers, treasury, investment accounting, custodians and external counterparties to support effective trade flow and operational processes.

About the Role

• Cash and position reconciliations on a daily, monthly and quarterly basis.
• Identify breaks, settlement issues and reporting discrepancies, escalating and helping to resolve issues promptly with brokers, custodians and internal teams.
• Trade confirmation and settlement.
• Securities and cash transfers, corporate action processing and proxy voting.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly operational reporting for stakeholders.
• Work with senior team members to identify workflow bottlenecks and support automation and control enhancements.
• Audit support, collateral management and other projects as required.

Work Experience and Qualifications

The candidate should have:

• Experience with daily reconciliation processes.
• Basic product knowledge across a range of asset classes, including FX, government securities, MBS, investment-grade and high-yield corporate bonds, loans, ABS, equities, futures and options, and private market investments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with custodians, trustees and external investment managers.
• An understanding of trade confirmation and settlement processes across international markets.

Other Required Skills/Experiences:

• Working knowledge of Bloomberg.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Experience with macros, SQL and Power Query would be an advantage.
• 6 – 18 months of relevant experience within asset management, custody operations, fund administration or middle-office services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or another relevant discipline.
• Collaborative mindset, with a willingness to learn, support colleagues and adapt to changing priorities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships with internal teams, brokers and custodians.
• Willingness to work some U.S. aligned hours is needed.

Additional Information

PartnerRe provides a working environment in which diversity is valued, where all employees feel welcome, respected, and empowered to perform at their best. We invite you to learn more about D&I at PartnerRe.

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