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Trade Support Analyst

At Allianz Global Investors our people enjoy motivating, fulfilling careers. If you’re looking for a dynamic working environment, you’re resolved to cultivate and expand your talents, and you believe in always putting the customer first, then we’re the right place for you. We’re committed to giving our people – experienced and young professionals alike – the opportunities and experiences they seek to thrive and gain personal fulfilment.

What you do:

Production/Oversight Controls:

Work autonomously and collaborate closely with Traders in the US but also Trade Support Teams in various locations globally, as well as with the wider global Trade & Position Life Cycle Team.
Perform oversight control of transaction management activities outsourced to our Middle Office Provider across a wide range of instruments including but not limited to Fixed Income, Equity, FX, as well as listed and OTC derivatives
Be the main point of contact for trade related topics and manage internal and external requests from Key stakeholders (Investment Teams, Traders, Client Account Managers, accountants, external providers …) on a timely manner
Manage and challenge middle office service provider where needed
Build credible, trusted relationships with our key internal stakeholders across all levels of the organization (Investment, Trading, Distribution, Risk Management …)
Be particularly analyst and rigorous while performing tasks and meeting deadlines
Manage and/or escalate conflicts, issues with respective stakeholders, being proactive.
Write or update operational procedures, all the while seeking Global Harmonization

Projects/Initiatives/Change

Participate as Subject Matter Expert to various projects and initiatives related to or affecting Trade Support and make sure proper processes are defined for the team (T+1 settlement, Global Dealing, new product or instrument launch, …)
Provide clear input & be vocal in meetings impacting the Trade Support activities or where Trade Support might affect other departments, teams or stakeholders
Propose improvements such as automation or process efficiency enhancements and work with other Transformation ‘ambassadors’ globally to drive these changes

Cross-Functional Training

Perform trainings with our local Bloomberg Admin to be able to cover the others’ respective core responsibilities as a backup
Have an ongoing dialogue, share information and foster awareness of what is happening in each of the respective functions
Represent overall TPLC towards our US stakeholders

What you bring:

At least 5 years’ experience in the Middle Office area (ideally transaction management), with exposure to multiple asset classes
Very good knowledge of the different instruments and their specificities
Understanding of full trade life cycle including awareness of middle and back-office functions/processes and their touch points with the front office and downstream
Strong experience in an international environment
Experience as Subject Matter Expert in projects / initiatives is a plus
Experience in the Asset Management industry
Experience in an Outsourced Middle Office model is a real plus

Personality/Skills

Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills as well as client & delivery focused
Excellent communication & influencing skills as well as ability to negotiate & resolve conflicts
Ability to work independently, provide regular feedback and escalate at the right time
Ability to work in a highly organized and structured manner
Orientation towards Business Analysis and Continuous Improvement of processes
Enthusiastic, self-starter, and Flexible to change
Strong team player in a Global and Regional environment
Languages: verbal and written communication capability in French or German is a plus
Digitalization experience & automation skills (VBA or RPA) is a real plus
Good Knowledge of Bloomberg, and especially Bloomberg AIM is a plus

Range $90,000 - $140,000

Actual base salary may vary based upon factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, internal equity of peers, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual incentive program.

What we offer:

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the conﬁdence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us. We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

Join us. We care for tomorrow.

Job Level:

Professional

Location:

New York, NY, US, 10019

Available until:

08/31/2023

Area of Expertise:

Asset & Investment Management

Unit:

Allianz Global Investors

Employing Entity:

AllianzGI US Holdings LLC

Job Type:

Full-Time

Remote Job:

Hybrid working

Employment Type:

Permanent

ID:

30135

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INDUSTRY

Investment & Asset Management

TEAM SIZE

10000+

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Munich, Germany

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