Associate Investment Operations Analyst

Overview of Position

The Associate Investment Operations Analyst will interact with our various investment management, regulatory, investment accounting and banking partners.  This role requires a proven ability to handle various initiatives while maintaining accuracy and consistent attention to detail. 

What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job? 

• Assist with review and on-going processing of the company’s portfolio investment valuation process ensuring that all of the company’s investments are consistently and accurately valued based on GAAP and internal guidance. 

• Assist in annual accreditation of pricing vendors including deep dive analysis of pricing source data, third-party vendor review by auditors and compliance with internal guidelines.

• Review, monitor and maintain the various Nationally Recognized Statistical Ratings Organization (NRSRO) ratings for the various investments in the company’s portfolio.

• Proactively monitor our statutory deposit holdings.  Working with 3rd party managers to provide/update the holdings as needed and complete the required bank and regulatory paperwork for the deposits as needed.

• Assist with on-boarding new alternative investments.  Working with investment partners and internal legal team to complete Know Your Customer, Anti-Money Laundering, and Subscription documentation.

• Liaison with various custodial and statutory deposit banking partners to maintain communication channels and to streamline processes.

• Assist with periodic examinations by our internal audit teams as well as insurance regulatory agencies.

• Review and maintain internal statutory and investment manager compliance guidelines and reporting.

• Respond proactively to changes in the operating environment by breaking down processes/functions and making proposals based upon business needs and changes in technology which will improve the quality of information and/or streamline a process.

• Additional duties as assigned

What are the requirements needed for this position?

• Bachelor's degree in business related major, Finance, IT or Accounting.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and MS Word.

• Must live in NYC Metro area to be available for team meetings.

Travel

• Limited travel expected outside of occasional meetings and work projects in NYC.

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in accounting, finance, economics, or business preferred.

• Knowledge of fixed income securities.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in a team but also understand instructions quickly and work independently.

• Organizational skills and flexibility in handling multiple demands and changing priorities.

• Ability to problem solve, provide new ideas and suggestions.

• Self-motivated.

Pay Range:

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is

If date is blank then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 13 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition in 2023, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.