Investments Operations Analyst

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Duration: Continuing
• Remuneration: $113,926 - $123,301 + 17% super + Leave Loading
• Location: UNSW Kensington Campus (Hybrid Working)

About UNSW:
UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community, a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter. If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Why Your Role Matters:
The Investments Operations Analyst provides operational support for UNSW’s investments function, including implementation, reporting and analysis related to the University’s endowment and long-term reserves. The role supports the administration of investment activities and ensures the accurate settlement, recording and reporting of transactions in line with relevant accounting standards and University policies.

Based within the Treasury, Investments and Insurance team in the Division of Operations, the role contributes to the effective management and monitoring of the University’s investable assets and supports the decision making of the Finance Investment Sub-committee (ISC). The position reports to the Treasury & Investments Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Implement quarterly ISC investment decisions across UNSW’s c.$1bn investment portfolio, including multi-asset managed funds, private equity and listed securities
• Oversee investment operations and back-office activities, including trade settlement instructions and accurate transaction recording with the custodian
• Monthly analysis of portfolio performance reporting, interpreting data from StatPro Revolution (Confluence)
• Lead operational efficiency projects
• Manage relationships with external investment custodian and support engagement with external fund managers
• Lead the accounting and valuation of investment transactions ensuring accurate reporting and compliance and develop and implement solutions for complex investment structures and transaction accounting
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support Finance Leadership Team decision making
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of investment procedures, governance and operational controls

For more information regarding the responsibilities for this role, please refer to the Position Description at JOBS@UNSW.

Skills and Experience Summary:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience in a finance function of a large complex organisation or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in investment operations, middle office or investments support
• Experience with trade support, portfolio data, performance reporting or risk analytics
• Proven ability to clearly communicate complex financial concepts to non‐financial professionals orally and in writing, and strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including a treasury management system and a financial information services system.

Benefits and Culture: People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.  Our benefits include: 

• Career development opportunities 
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments 
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period 
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)

How to Apply: Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your CV & cover letter online outlining your interest and suitability for the role, via the application portal before 21 April at 11:30pm.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Get in Touch: For queries regarding the recruitment process, contact Lucy Gerondis, Talent Acquisition Consultant, UNSW: l.gerondis@unsw.edu.au
(Applications sent via email will not be accepted, please apply via the application portal).

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:- 

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.