Play a critical role supporting live investment portfolios across multiple asset classes
Own reconciliations, exceptions and risk issues from identification through to resolution
Develop specialist knowledge across Equities, Fixed Income and Multi‑Asset portfolios
Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust.
About the role
We’re looking for an Investment Operations Analyst to support the quality, accuracy and timeliness of investment and portfolio data across Perpetual’s asset management business. This role supports Equities, Fixed Income and Diversified portfolios and works closely with internal investment teams and external service providers.
You’ll be hands-on with daily reconciliations, transaction processing and exception management, playing a key role in ensuring portfolios operate efficiently and accurately.
Key responsibilities
Maintain enterprise-wide investment and portfolio data across multiple asset classes
Perform daily portfolio reconciliations between front and back-office systems
Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks, trade flow and static data issues
Escalate issues to third-party service providers where required
Ensure accurate and timely transaction instructions to internal and external stakeholders
Respond to transaction-related queries within agreed timeframes
Proactively identify and manage operational risks
Contribute to process improvements and project initiatives
About you
You’ll have experience in investment operations or middle office within financial services, with a strong understanding of investment products and operational processes. You’re detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable working across multiple stakeholders.
Experience in Investment Operations or Middle Office within financial services
Strong understanding of investment securities across asset classes
Exposure to OTC securities, corporate actions and trade matching
Knowledge of FX, derivatives and domestic/foreign investments
Strong Excel skills
Experience with Bloomberg, Charles River or similar systems
SQL and VBA highly regarded
Detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable working in a team environment
How we work
Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve.
Employee benefits
Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year
An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing
Study support and commitment to supporting professional development
Diversity and inclusion
Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy
A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change
We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive.
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