Investment Operations Analyst

• Location: Sydney

• Type: Permanent, full time

• Hybrid role, Happy to talk flexible working

• Click here to discover what it's like to be a part of QBE Group  

The opportunity

Group Investments is seeking an Investment Operations Analyst to join our Sydney office, working closely with teams in Sydney and New York to ensure seamless operational coverage across time zones. In this role, you will support global trading desks throughout the trade life cycle, including managing trade processes, performing reconciliations, resolving exceptions, maintaining security data integrity, and ensuring timely valuations. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with exposure to global markets and cross-border collaboration.

About QBE

• At QBE, we get to the heart of what matters for our customers. And we do it all with a human touch.   

• We’re an international insurer with more than 13,000 people working across 26 countries – which means we’re big enough for your ambitions, yet small enough for you to make a real impact. It’s an exciting time. We’re building momentum towards our vision to become the most consistent and innovative risk partner.  

• What if you could have a positive impact – at work and in the world? As part of the QBE team, you’ll get to spend every day working with people who are passionate, talented and kind. 

Your new role

• Collaborate with global trade desks and external partners to manage and support the trade life cycle across all locations efficiently.

• Administer investment systems, ensuring transactional activity are appropriately processed, recorded, and reconciled on a daily basis.

• Accurately capture and maintain investments related data (valuations, security data) across all portfolios and geographies.

• Engage with stakeholders to identify and implement process improvements.

• Support internal and external audits by enabling effective assessment of controls and activities.

• Manage relationships and oversight of external service providers and data vendors to ensure high service standards.

• Maintain up-to-date documentation of all processes and provide technical operational support to stakeholders.

• Align resources and priorities with business needs while demonstrating QBE DNA behaviours.

About you

• Strong understanding of investment markets, industry standards, risk and compliance practices, and key fixed income metrics (e.g., Duration, Spread Duration, Yield).

• Hands-on experience with investment systems (e.g., BlackRock Aladdin, Simcorp Dimension, Bloomberg, eFront, CTM) and understanding of trade matching, settlement, corporate actions, and private investments.

• Excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to build relationships with senior stakeholders and external service providers; works effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail; collaborative and independent working style, plus relevant industry courses or accreditations.

Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to help provide holistic support for your work life, whatever your circumstances. As a QBE employee you will have access to and benefit from: 

• ‘Hybrid Working’ – a mix of working from home and in the office to enhance your work/life balance 

• Free holistic wellbeing coaching, nutritional, confidential counselling, financial and legal advice 

• 18 weeks’ gender-equal flexible leave for all new parents, including paid super 

To learn more about benefits of working with us, click here. 

Rewards & Recognition

We value our employee’s experience with us and are proud to have been recognised for the following awards: 

• 2025 Winner of Excellence in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award at the Insurance Business Australia Awards for our Respect@QBE program 

• 2023 Most Inclusive Workplace at the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) Awards  

• Ranked in the top ten in the AAGE Top Graduate Employers 2025 for medium sized program as voted by graduates 

To learn more about our achievements, click here. 

How to Apply

If you’re looking for a career that combines your expertise and your empathy, click Apply today. Successful applicants will need to complete work rights, police and credit checks through our online provider as a condition of employment. 

Your career. At the heart of it.  

QBE recognises the value of diverse perspectives and experience. We are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected for who they are. If we can provide support with access requirements, alternative work arrangements or you would like to connect with one of our networks please contact us at [email protected]. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.