Ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in clear written and verbal communication
2+ years relevant work experience
Experience using Excel workbooks and VBA Macros
Curiosity to understand processes and apply judgment in ambiguous situations
Responsibilities
Allocate newly purchased securities to subsidiaries and product lines
Coordinate allocations for upcoming purchases with asset managers
Automate and continuously improve existing processes
Share investment details with portfolio managers
Partner with IT to validate new system functionality
Benefits
Hands-on experience with investment allocation tools and trade management systems
Opportunity to collaborate closely with the front office and asset managers
Potential for professional growth in a dynamic investment environment
Engagement in process improvement initiatives
Access to cutting-edge investment technology and systems
Full Job Description
Description-
As an Investment Allocation Analyst, you will be part of the investment team responsible appropriately allocating new investments to subsidiaries and product lines. In this position you will monitor trade activity and collaborate with the front office to ensure that allocation decisions align with the portfolio management objectives and are performed timely. You will gain hands-on experience with our investment allocation tools and trade management systems.
The Impact:
The Investment Allocation Analyst will contribute to the trade processing and investment tracking by: • Allocate newly purchased securities to subsidiaries and product lines • Coordinate allocations for upcoming purchases with asset managers and investment onboarding team • Automate and continuously improve existing processes • Share investment details with portfolio managers and solicit allocation preferences • Partner with IT to validate new system functionality as well as regression test the allocation process
The Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or higher. • Familiarity with fixed income securities. • Able to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. • Ability to work independently to meet deadlines. • Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills.
The Ideal Qualifications • Working knowledge of public and private fixed income securities including but not limited to corporate bonds, mortgages, asset back securities, bank loans, and collateralized loan obligations. • Experience using and creating Excel workbooks and VBA Macros. • Ownership and accountability of work product. • Curiosity to understand processes and apply judgement in ambiguous situations. • 2+ years relevant work experience.
