Aim Analyst/Sr - Investment Operations (Derivatives) | Hybrid

Job description

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 societal equity.

 

What you do:

You will focus on derivatives processing, settlement and collateral management which includes daily communication with internal and external parties: traders, counterparties, custodians. This position is responsible for derivative trade input into the Investment Accounting Systems and requires use of controls to ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance.  You must have proven ability to meet daily deadlines and work in a fast paced, high volume, high intensity environment.  You will report into the AIM AVP Derivative Operations.

Back and Middle Office Tasks: Ensure accurate processing/maintenance of transactions, market data, and monitor flows into Investment Accounting sub ledger (PAM).  Confirm daily calculations and settlements of multiple derivative types for internally managed accounts.  Research trade and any other operational problems, taking appropriate corrective action. You will also assist with all aspects of the collateral management program.  There will be periodic light accounting research on a US GAAP, STAT and IFRS accounting basis.

Reporting: High attention to detail in preparing and reviewing the Monthly, Quarterly and Annual reporting to internal and external clients across multiple levels. Maintain supporting documentation.

Controls: Responsive to audit and regulatory requests (internal audit, external audit, SEC, State examiners, Financial/Operational Risk and Compliance Depts.). Guarantee accuracy of adequate controls and processes.

Accounting/Reporting Close : Remain calm yet highly focused and effective when under duress, such as when a time-sensitive process fails yet still maintain a strong sense of urgency. Be accountable even during tight deadlines. Overtime may be required during periods of high-volume.

Misc. Skills:  Communicate frequently with all internal clients (management, front-office and other operations personnel). Communicate frequently and with all external clients (brokers, custodians, service providers).

Ability to multi-task while working in deadline-driven, structured and medium to high stress environment. Ability to recognize and escalate issues. Maintain positive attitude and willingness to help the team. Capability to excel in a team environment and working independently.

 

What you bring:

·         1+ years of experience:  Finance, investment or insurance related, derivative experience helpful

·         Four-year degree:  Finance, Accounting or equivalent

 

What we offer:

At Allianz Life, we’re proud to provide a benefits package that supports the True Balance of our employees and their families. We offer: a choice of comprehensive medical, dental and vision plan options, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, student loan retirement plan, 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. Our employees and leaders take an active role in shaping our culture through our Employee Resource Groups, whose activities and advocacy contribute to an environment that welcomes, includes and celebrates diversity. Our great benefits, campus amenities and inclusive, engaged culture are among the many reasons we’re recognized as a top workplace employer.

46997 | Operations | Professional | Allianz US Life | Full-Time | Permanent

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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. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

 

Join us.  Let’s care for tomorrow.   

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