About this opportunity
NISA Investment Advisors, LLC lists this Analyst, Operations opportunity in clayton, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Analyst, Operations
Overview
NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) partners with world-leading organizations to design, develop, and manage highly customized, risk-controlled investment strategies across fixed income, equities, and derivatives. With $483 billion assets under management ($299 billion in physical assets and $184 billion in derivatives notional value), NISA actively manages risk for institutional investors, providing clarity to complicated challenges and stability in ever-evolving markets. At NISA, we foster a culture that supports both personal and professional growth, providing opportunities to learn from experienced professionals while contributing meaningful work from the outset. We seek candidates who demonstrate strong quantitative and analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a collaborative mindset to join our growing teams.
Responsibilities
The Operations department is a fast-paced and dynamic team at NISA. The group partners with all departments at the company, including Portfolio Management and Client Services. The Operations group works at the intersection of finance and accounting and seeks candidates who are interested in leveraging both their accounting and finance skill sets in a collaborative environment. Examples of Analyst responsibilities include management of post-trade processing, handling corporate actions, ensuring appropriate collateral coverage for derivatives, and reconciling trades and positions with external parties.
Process securities trades, including validation with third parties
Settle trades, margin movements, payments, and cash/security transfers
Resolve settlement discrepancies and document any failures
Monitor and troubleshoot reconciliation breaks with third parties
Monitor and process all types of corporate action events
Onboard new clients, including verification and management of asset transfers
Handle derivatives-specific processing needs, including management of collateral and margin
Collaborate with IT to test and implement new systems or upgrades to existing applications
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills such as Accounting, Finance, or Economics from a four-year college or university or relevant industry related experience
Experience using MS Office products
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate with all levels of staff
NISA's culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including health, dental, vision and life insurance options, paid time off, a competitive retirement plan, onsite cafeteria, fitness center, a health and wellness program and an educational assistance program.
NISA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Who can apply
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