Fund & Investment Operations Analyst - Derivatives, Specialist-1
About the position
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.
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Responsibilities
• Oversees the daily derivatives operations tasks and transactional processes.
• Assumes accountability and ownership for the analysis and review of derivatives valuation models, position reconciliation, cash projection, collateral management, and margin settlement functions to support investment management decisions by fund advisors.
• Maintains ownership for the daily maintenance of applicable general ledger accounts and market value control impacts.
• Serves as an operational expert in ensuring functions are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with both internal and external clients and business partners.
• Proactively fosters effective communication.
• Anticipates clients' needs and ensures clients' satisfaction related to the services being provided.
• Creates and reviews required quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports for use in the funds' financial statements and for examination by our external auditors for data regarding derivatives.
• Mentors and coaches other team members.
• Serves as a cross trained resource to the department, shares expertise.
• Supports operational coverage and on-the-job training.
• Provides regular feedback regarding team performance to the management team.
• Partners with the team to foster a comprehensive conceptual understanding of processes and their impact to internal and external clients.
• Understands and recommends solutions to mitigate business risks by implementing process improvements related to department and team workflows.
• Researches and evaluates derivatives regulation changes and market events that may impact operational processes.
• Ensures accountability for comprehensive documentation of all current policies and procedures.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Minimum of three years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Nice-to-haves
• Accounting or Finance degree preferred.
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission—we're on a mission. To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.
This website uses "cookies" to distinguish you from other users. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers placed on your computer or device. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site and services. The cookies are stored locally on your computer or mobile device. To accept cookies you can continue browsing as normal. Or you can go to our Privacy Policy to read more information and learn how to change your preferences.
Responsibilities
• Oversees the daily derivatives operations tasks and transactional processes.
• Assumes accountability and ownership for the analysis and review of derivatives valuation models, position reconciliation, cash projection, collateral management, and margin settlement functions to support investment management decisions by fund advisors.
• Maintains ownership for the daily maintenance of applicable general ledger accounts and market value control impacts.
• Serves as an operational expert in ensuring functions are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with both internal and external clients and business partners.
• Proactively fosters effective communication.
• Anticipates clients' needs and ensures clients' satisfaction related to the services being provided.
• Creates and reviews required quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports for use in the funds' financial statements and for examination by our external auditors for data regarding derivatives.
• Mentors and coaches other team members.
• Serves as a cross trained resource to the department, shares expertise.
• Supports operational coverage and on-the-job training.
• Provides regular feedback regarding team performance to the management team.
• Partners with the team to foster a comprehensive conceptual understanding of processes and their impact to internal and external clients.
• Understands and recommends solutions to mitigate business risks by implementing process improvements related to department and team workflows.
• Researches and evaluates derivatives regulation changes and market events that may impact operational processes.
• Ensures accountability for comprehensive documentation of all current policies and procedures.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Minimum of three years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Nice-to-haves
• Accounting or Finance degree preferred.