Senior Investment Analyst

Reliance Standard•Philadelphia, PA

23h•$90,270 - $120,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Investment Analyst is responsible for processing support for the general operations of the Investment Services Department. Key tasks include instructing cash wires in various custodial portals, assisting with the timely entry of transactions into downstream systems, collateral management, performing and reviewing reconciliations while also recommending improvements to reduce the manual effort required to complete reconciliations, and using critical thinking skills to analyze large data sets to draw conclusions and/or propose solutions to issues as they arise. The Senior Investment Analyst should be able to exercise judgment and think critically and independently to solve problems and complete projects/tasks. Investment Portfolio Support Enters and/or approves cash wires for investment-related and cash management-related transactions as instructed Provides trade and reporting support to the portfolio management team, including ad-hoc requests as needed Processes several transaction types across multiple asset classes with third-party vendors, including bonds, equities, loans, derivatives, and others as assigned Manages bilateral and cleared margining process, including handling margin calls, variation margin, and initial margin for each respective counterparty Monitors the cash application process and clears discrepancies while actively participating in discussions around the appropriate matching of transactions among systems and reports Performs daily cash/trade reconciliations and wire identification for 400+ internal and external accounts Ensures appropriate documentation is archived for audit purposes Analysis of Investment Data Manages collateral around all current and potential facilities, including the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB"), repurchase agreements, securities lending, statutory deposits, margin requirements for derivatives, reinsurance structures, and others as necessary Responsible for streamlining cash projections, liability projections and payment processing utilizing the Kyriba treasury workstation Applies core investment knowledge, particularly for fixed-income securities, to assess the reasonability of data sets and to identify trends and outliers Performs collateral reconciliations among various systems and data sources to ensure appropriate collateral postings for each program in both amount and type. In partnership with stakeholders, develops and maintains reports that identify and quantify any reconciling items and takes action to resolve and document such items as needed. Develops a risk-rating methodology for reconciliation breaks and a dashboard for management-level review Project Based Initiatives Leads implementation of new processes and systems Creates, monitors, and enhances controls over responsible areas based on independent judgment Participates in the onboarding of new asset classes, investment strategies and investment systems Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business-related field
5-10 years relevant experience
Core knowledge about fixed income instruments and concepts
Knowledge about general portfolio management
Strong Excel skills around advanced functions including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, pivot tables, arrays, and data aggregation techniques
5+ years relevant experience processing multitude of wires and wire types in a fast-paced environment
Previous collateral experience or previous experience working with Kyriba treasury workstation
Experience working with various investment systems including custodial, loan processing, investment accounting, and portfolio management systems
Ability to Travel: Up to 10%

Responsibilities

Enters and/or approves cash wires for investment-related and cash management-related transactions as instructed
Provides trade and reporting support to the portfolio management team, including ad-hoc requests as needed
Processes several transaction types across multiple asset classes with third-party vendors, including bonds, equities, loans, derivatives, and others as assigned
Manages bilateral and cleared margining process, including handling margin calls, variation margin, and initial margin for each respective counterparty
Monitors the cash application process and clears discrepancies while actively participating in discussions around the appropriate matching of transactions among systems and reports
Performs daily cash/trade reconciliations and wire identification for 400+ internal and external accounts
Ensures appropriate documentation is archived for audit purposes
Manages collateral around all current and potential facilities, including the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB"), repurchase agreements, securities lending, statutory deposits, margin requirements for derivatives, reinsurance structures, and others as necessary
Responsible for streamlining cash projections, liability projections and payment processing utilizing the Kyriba treasury workstation
Applies core investment knowledge, particularly for fixed-income securities, to assess the reasonability of data sets and to identify trends and outliers
Performs collateral reconciliations among various systems and data sources to ensure appropriate collateral postings for each program in both amount and type. In partnership with stakeholders, develops and maintains reports that identify and quantify any reconciling items and takes action to resolve and document such items as needed.
Develops a risk-rating methodology for reconciliation breaks and a dashboard for management-level review
Leads implementation of new processes and systems
Creates, monitors, and enhances controls over responsible areas based on independent judgment
Participates in the onboarding of new asset classes, investment strategies and investment systems
Additional duties as assigned

Benefits

An annual performance bonus for all team members
Generous 401(k) company match that is immediately vested
A choice of three medical plans (that include prescription drug coverage) to suit your unique needs.
For High Deductible Health Plan enrollees, a company contribution to your Health Savings Account
Multiple options for dental and vision coverage
Company provided Life & Disability Insurance to ensure financial protection when you need it most
Family friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
Hybrid work arrangements for eligible roles
Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Professional Education
Paid Time Off – new hires start with at least 20 days of PTO per year in addition to nine company paid holidays. As you grow with us, your PTO may increase based on your level within the company and years of service.
Volunteer days, community partnerships, and Employee Assistance Program
Ability to connect with colleagues around the country through our Employee Resource Group program