Senior Analyst, Investment Operations (Transaction Analysis)

This is a Non-Employee Contingent Worker Role providing services for TIAA's family of companies and will be employed by TIAA's preferred 3rd Party Supplier. As a Non-Employee CW, perform a variety of moderately complex business planning, support, and project-related duties. Demonstrates an exceptional standard of quality and holds themselves accountable to achieving excellent results.

This role will sit onsite, likely in a hybrid capacity, at the location(s) listed in this posting.

The anticipated term of this engagement will be 10 months. This term could be extended based on company business needs.

CW-Investment Ops Analyst I

The Investment Operations Analyst assists with operational activities for the investment function, supporting the management of capital on behalf of pensions, endowments, corporate plan sponsors, and other institutional investors. Working under close supervision, this job assists with various operational processes pertinent to trade processing, settlements, securities transfer and record maintenance.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs basic asset management operational processes including trade processing, settlements, and securities transfers, ensuring quality, accuracy and completeness.
• Researches basic investment account issues and resolves routine issues.
• Examines documents for missing or invalid data.
• Monitors investors accounts and coordinates with custodians and external managers.
• Prepares financial statements and performance reports for investors.
• Maintains compliance documentation to help ensure compliance with investment restrictions, laws, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), and tax codes.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• No Experience Required

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

5IC

Senior Analyst, Investment Operations (Transaction Analysis)

Description: Nuveen is seeking a Senior Analyst to work in a dynamic team within the Investment Operations Department. This function encompasses end-to-end exception management accomplished through various systematic, written, and verbal interactions with Accounting Teams, Front Office and Middle Office Teams, as well as Custodian Banks. The group is also responsible for managing various Board reporting and best execution analytics. The primary focus of the position is timely and accurate reporting and analysis across multiple business lines, overall quality and accuracy of assigned processes, and preparation of ad hoc statistical reports.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business or Finance with at least 2 to 4 years of experience in investment management or financial services operations
• Must possess a working knowledge of investment instruments, i.e., Fixed Income, Equities, Derivatives, Foreign Exchange, Securities Lending, etc.
• Ideally have general understanding of securities processes, i.e., Corporate Actions, Trade Operations/Settlements, and Reconciliation
• Solid problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to take initiative and critically analyze processes and procedures
• Detail oriented and extremely thorough - having the confidence to ensure work processes are completed accurately
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in using Microsoft Office suite of products (particularly Excel)
• Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Desire to drive process improvement initiatives within the business to gain efficiencies and reduce costs as well as mitigating risk
• Customer service skills are essential.

Related Skills

Start Date: 11-Sep-2023

End Date: 08-Aug-2024

Travel Required: No

Base Pay Range: $67.86/hr. - $73.57/hr.

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

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