Coding Team Analyst

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Nashville, TN-based client Guideline Management Analyst to join our Client Guideline Management (CGM) team in Global Technology & Operations.

Role Description

CGM is responsible for the daily management of client investment guidelines through multiple compliance systems, most notably, Fidessa Sentinel. We ensure that investment guideline restrictions are maintained and followed; ensuring proper notification of guideline compliance is dispersed to all relevant parties. The CGM team plays a key role in the investment process; a critical part of performing our fiduciary responsibility is properly implementing and monitoring key investment guidelines.

Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Responsible for all investment guideline compliance activities which entail:

• Read, identify, and interpret investment restrictions from guidelines and various other sources used for effective account management Code rules into our compliance applications from client guidelines
• Test new investment restrictions in UAT and document test cases to ensure coding is accurate in Compliance systems
• Perform data integrity checks in the compliance applications and address gaps by working with Data Management and Technology to source or update information
• Develop and perform manual testing for portfolio constraints/rules that cannot be coded into the compliance systems
• Produce reports, document records, maintain and archive such records and reports

What makes this role unique or interesting

This role will expose the employee to many functional areas within the investment management process, including sales, portfolio management and risk; the employee will also have the opportunity to learn about the data required to support the client guidelines process, and gain an appreciation for the complexity of the instruments we invest in. The engagement with both front office/trading/portfolio management and back office/technology areas, makes this role especially interesting and challenging. The exposure to multiple business areas - including Fixed Income, Equity and Multi Asset - will provide the analyst with broad exposure to the different business disciplines. The role consists of daily fixed responsibilities and duties; however, the individual will also be expected to help with many projects and ad hoc tasks.

Professional development value of this role

This role provides an opportunity to learn from some of most experienced investment professionals in the business as well as very seasoned members of the AB operations, technology, and portfolio management teams. This role will afford the opportunity for good exposure to senior members of AB management team and provide opportunities to contribute in a very meaningful way.

Job Qualifications

The ideal candidate should preferably have a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting. We will consider candidates with non-finance degrees. The candidate should have 1 plus years' experience in the financial services industry; compliance experience is a plus. The candidate has experience working with a team and meeting time sensitive deadlines. Experience with compliance tools is preferable, however additional training will be provided to support the role. Familiarity with Fixed Income instruments is a plus.

Qualifications, Experience, Education

• The ideal candidate should preferably have a degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting. (we will consider candidates with non-finance degrees)
• The candidate should have 1 plus years' experience in the financial services industry; compliance experience is a plus
• The candidate has experience working with a team and meeting time sensitive deadlines
• Experience with compliance tools is preferable, however additional training will be provided to support the role
• Familiarity with Fixed Income instruments is a plus

Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Prior experience with VBA and/or SQL a plus
• Prior experience with investment management compliance software

Special Knowledge

Our analysts typically have track records of outstanding professional performance or academic achievement, along with excellent analytical skills, financial skills, technical skills, attentions to detail and as well as strong communication skills. Candidates should have a strong ability to work in a collaborative environment and to present results to both expert and non-expert audiences.

About AB

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!

People of color, women, and those who identify as LGBTQ people are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB's policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria.

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