Pricing Analyst

Company Description

As a leading global investment management firm, AB fosters diverse perspectives and embraces innovation to help our clients navigate the uncertainty of capital markets. Through high-quality research and diversified investment services, we serve institutions, individuals, and private wealth clients in major markets worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to be our clients' most valued asset-management partner.

With over 4,400 employees across 51 locations in 25 countries, our people are our advantage. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration to create an environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business, or providing thoughtful advice to clients, we're looking for unique voices to help lead us forward. If you're ready to challenge your limits and build your future, join us.

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a Nashville, TN based Pricing Analyst to join our Pricing & Valuations Team in Global Technology & Operations.

Role Description

The Pricing Analyst will work closely with the Audit, IT, SRM and Corporate Actions and Portfolio Management teams to independently and accurately calculate and report an end of day valuation for all assets held. The Pricing Team supports most core functions at AB including Global Fund Accounting, Client Reporting and Performance, Portfolio Management, Legal and Compliance, and Financial Reporting. Pricing is responsible for timely and accurate valuations of all assets held in client accounts. The data distributed by this team effects daily valuation, Mutual Fund NAV's, regulatory reporting, financial reporting, and trading.

Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Researching securities and prices to provide accurate reporting metrics.
• Reviewing exception reports and responding to queries.
• Communicating with custodians and internal stakeholders.
• Challenging vendor recommendations if necessary.
• Working with AB funds administration and participating in the Valuation Committee reviews and meetings, keeping track of securities held and priced. Distributing prices as needed.
• Performing ad hoc pricing analysis of portfolios or target portfolios.
• Updating and maintaining an internal reporting database.
• Assisting in monthly SEC reporting, technology projects, program initiatives, and changes due to regulatory updates.

What makes this role unique or interesting?

The Pricing Analyst position will help form a new core reporting role within AB Pricing Group. The increased scrutiny by regulators and clients means this space is always evolving and will be a great place to gain exposure to many parts of the firm. The Pricing Analyst will be exposed to many types of assets and their lifecycles. They will interact with senior level members across several different groups.

Professional development value of this role (i.e., what learning and professional growth does the role offer the candidate?)

The Pricing Analyst role will provide exposure to a wide range of AB clients, products and asset types, which will provide a varied and challenging environment in which to work and grow. Additionally, on a day-to-day basis, they will interact with other teams in operations - giving a hands-on understanding of operations within a multi-billion-dollar asset management company. Also, AB has a multitude of in-house learning opportunities that the candidate can take advantage of. j

Job Qualifications

Skills

• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• General knowledge of multiple asset classes and how they can be used in portfolios.
• Strong organization and interpersonal skills as well as written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of professionalism
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Willingness to work towards solutions; internally motivated.
• Team attitude - recognize contributions of peers and enjoy interacting with others in various locations globally - all with a focus on providing high customer satisfaction.

Special Knowledge

• Programming skills are a plus

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