Unit Pricing Analyst

Job description

  Increase your product & investments knowledge!
·  Great Melbourne CBD location!
·  Permanent position
About the Company:
At Mercer, we make a difference in the lives of more than 110 million people every day by advancing their health, wealth, and careers. We're in the business of creating more secure and rewarding futures for our clients and their employees — whether we're designing affordable health plans, assuring income for retirement or aligning workers with workforce needs. Using analysis and insights as catalysts for change, we anticipate and understand the individual impact of business decisions, now and in the future. We see people's current and future needs through a lens of innovation, and our holistic view, specialized expertise, and deep analytical rigor underpin each and every idea and solution we offer. For more than 70 years, we've turned our insights into actions, enabling people around the globe to live, work, and retire well. At Mercer, we say we Make Tomorrow, Today .

About the Role:
Mercer is seeking an experienced Unit Pricing Analyst to join their Finance Operations team in Melbourne. As part of the team that ensures all pricing is completed and investments are reconciled without error for Mercer's key clients, you will assume responsibility for the following:
·  Daily unit pricing calculations
·  Checking NAV calculations with comparison to benchmarks and investigating differences.
·  Monitoring investment trades
·  Maintain and update internal procedure documents
·  Complete incident reports and remediation as required
·  Analysis of actual v. expected investment returns
·  Investigation of variances and exceptions
·  Processing monthly and quarterly distributions
·  Maintain unit pricing system – portfolio set-up etc.
·  Project work – continuous improvement, new client transitions
Requirements:
·  A degree in Commerce or a related discipline
·  Previous experience in a unit pricing role is essential
·  Experience with Garradin Portfolio preferred but not essential
·  Strong verbal and written communication skills
·  A methodical working style with an attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines
·  Advanced numerical, reconciliation and problem solving skills
·  Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills; exposure to Garradin is preferred
This is an exciting chance to expand your pricing knowledge and broaden your career opportunities within one of the markets leading superannuation and investments businesses! To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Alby Allison by using the link below.

Applications will only be accepted from candidates that have the appropriate approval to work in Australia. Successful applicants will be required to complete Criminal Record and Bankruptcy check prior to commencement of employment.

Mercer is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender, marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity .

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