Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Onsite
As one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms, Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If you're looking for challenging work, intelligent colleagues, and exposure across a global footprint, come explore your potential at Invesco.
Who we are
With over $2.2 trillion of assets under management, Invesco is one of the world’s leading global investment management firms, headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Spreading across 26 countries and with over 8400 dedicated employees, we are driven by trust and care. As one of the world’s leading asset managers, we are solely dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. If you're looking for challenging work, thoughtful colleagues, and a global employer with social values, explore your potential at Invesco.
Your Team
We are looking out for FOO Analyst I to work as part of Front Office Operations (FOO). Front Office Operations is a global team supporting Global Fund Managers for business operations and are directly engaged with the portfolio management process. The FOO Analyst I will work in building efficient front office processes and procedures as well as help support Fund Managers in resolving issues related to their Investments process so Fund Managers can focus on alpha generation.
FOO Team is built on five major investment practices, and the FOO Analyst I would be responsible for supporting those.
Investment Platform Management - Management and continuous improvement of the investment team operating platform.
Portfolio Interactions – Monitoring and management of defined support components of the investment portfolio.
Trade Execution Support - Monitoring and management of defined support components of trading.
Client and Product Lifecycle – Management of client and product lifecycle activities pertaining to the investment team
Regulatory and Policy Implementation – Management and implementation of regulations and policies that relate directly to investments.
Your Role
Key Responsibilities / Duties:
Working knowledge of operations and end-to-end workflows across the asset classes
Ability to assist and stay abreast of all front office & middle office operational issues
Identify technology stresses across the operating platform
Consistently monitor and implement daily controls
Design and implement the required process changes to meet the evolving requirements of the department
Initiate product change initiatives (from start to execution) while limiting disruption to the end client
Promote an open and communicative environment with sound decision making skills
Validate completeness and accuracy of data in various data/reports as allocated by front office/fund managers
Monitor workflow rules as appropriate and build necessary controls to manage exceptions, report & escalate as an when needed.
Compile data and supporting documentation for internal & external audits, reviews and verification.
Support and provide valuable inputs to our business partners on special projects or by contributing new ideas and initiatives
Effectively communicate with investments, trading team, front office teams, technology, investment services team and other users to resolve issues and escalate problems to the appropriate groups
Expect to work with stakeholders located in global offices in APAC, EMEA & NA
The Experience You Bring
Work Experience / Knowledge
A minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in Investment banking/management industry is must.
Technical Abilities and/or other Specialized Skills
It is essential that the analyst has a very good understanding of various asset classes that includes Equity, Fixed Income, ETF, UIT, REIT, etc.
Skills in SQL Coding, Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Python, experience and ability to write and create macros must.
Knowledge of investment business, buy-side processes, Trade Life Cycle and investment products
Aptitude for rapid adaptation to new systems/software
Experience in the middle & front office applications is plus (Aladdin, CRD, Vestmark, Advent, Eagle Star, FMC, Bloomberg, etc.)
Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required:
Responsible & Accountable for the work allocated end to end, self-managed & proactive.
Drive Continuous improvements & be innovative to create business value
Process Documentation- Draft, Document, Maintain, review all SOP’s in detail for smooth performance of activity.
He/she be able to identify and collaborate with various teams to correct any issues in data and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all information received and reported.
Excellent organization skills, the ability to work under pressure and attention to detail and accuracy a necessity.
Self-starter, shows strong self-initiative to meet deliverables and overcome issues.
Take complete ownership and follow through with tasks until completion.
Must also demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn while ensuring that all deadlines are met
Must be able to develop and maintain relationships with management, clients and co-workers and work to fully meet and exceed their needs
Positive thinking, create energy & the ability to cooperate in a team environment is critical
Should possess strong written and oral communication skills and can interact well with all levels of management
Academic requirements
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or an equivalent certificate in Finance and Management.
At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office.
Why Invesco
In Invesco, we act with integrity and do meaningful work to create impact for our stakeholders. We believe our culture is stronger when we all feel we belong, and we respect each other’s identities, lives, health, and well-being. We come together to create better solutions for our clients, our business and each other by building on different voices and perspectives. We nurture and encourage each other to ensure our meaningful growth, both personally and professionally.
We believe in diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace where everyone feels equally valued, and this starts at the top with our senior leaders having diversity and inclusion goals. Our global focus on diversity and inclusion has grown exponentially and we encourage connection and community through our many employee-led Business Resource Groups (BRGs).
What’s in it for you?
As an organization we support personal needs, diverse backgrounds and provide internal networks, as well as opportunities to get involved in the community and in the world.
Our benefit policy includes but not limited to:
In Invesco, we offer development opportunities that help you thrive as a lifelong learner in a constantly evolving business environment and ensure your constant growth. Our AI enabled learning platform delivers curated content based on your role and interest. We ensure our manager and leaders also have many opportunities to advance their skills and competencies that becomes pivotal in their continuous pursuit of performance excellence.
To know more about us
About Invesco: https://www.invesco.com/corporate/en/home.html
About our Culture: https://www.invesco.com/corporate/en/about-us/our-culture.html
About our D&I policy: https://www.invesco.com/corporate/en/our-commitments/diversity-and-inclusion.html
About our CR program: https://www.invesco.com/corporate/en/our-commitments/corporate-responsibility.html
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