Investment Operations Associate Director

Investment Operations Associate Director Our opportunity The main responsibility of this role is to perform and oversee processing, posting, and clearing of transactions, payments, and corporate actions to ensure correct, complete, and timely position management for standard clients and processes. Performs and oversees control activities for complex clients and processes in accordance with required timelines. Acts as a subject matter expert for a complex topic. Your role As an Investment Operations Associate Director, your main responsibilities will involve: Responsible for correct daily processing, posting, and clearing of securities transactions and income payments. Generate insights and recommendations by addressing complex technical queries from clients and delivering appropriate solutions. Responsible for timely month-end closing activities. Periodic reconciliation of securities holdings and cash account holdings. Provide regular support as a subject matter expert and senior business analyst to projects, internal initiatives, and country-specific customer demands by providing know-how and expertise covering operations processing. Help resolve operational complex day-to-day problems identified by the operations department or referred from other functional areas, ensuring efficient and high-quality service, including management of issues according to the Group Incident Management Policy. Support the provision of key performance targets and KPIs to optimize business performance in line with set objectives around automation. Your Skills and Experience As an Investment Operations Associate Director, your skills and qualifications will ideally include: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting. Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting is preferred. 4-5 years practical experience in Investment Operations, Financial Markets, Banking, or Insurance FSCM / FAM / TRM-SAP Treasury / Financial technical skills is preferred. Fundamental knowledge of most common asset classes in traditional and non-traditional financial instruments, risks, and markets. Holding a CFA or similar certification would be highly valued. Manages relationships with internal stakeholders, key business partners, asset managers, and custodians. An independent worker who can take responsibility for the team, leads by example, strengthens the knowledge and competencies of team members, and acts in defining high-quality closing processes. Client focus, combined with analytical and complex problem-solving skills. Willing to gain new skills and share knowledge across the team. Shows commitment to the job and has a shareholder-value-oriented mindset. Coordinates collaboration across the team and develops expertise within the department. Trains other team members and new joiners on specific expertise. Validates and continuously improves controls and quality checks as part of the closing process and internal frameworks. Proactively contributes to the super user community. Leads/supports department projects and internal initiatives as a subject matter expert, senior business analyst, and project manager support. Models behaviors that demonstrate commitment to corporate values. Manages personal development and encourages others to do the same. Additional Education / Experience Experience in collaborative projects. Keen on languages and cross-cultural integration. Interested in investments and exploring technology solutions. Over 300 euros to set up your home office and additional monthly home office allowance. Wide range of internal and external trainings, including free English and Spanish classes depending on needs. Ticket restaurant or flexibility to exchange it for other benefits. Life, accident, and health insurance. Collective life retirement plan. 2000 referral bonus for bringing talented people. Special banking and insurance conditions plus exclusive employee discounts. Functional diversity benefits. Events: summer and Christmas parties, activities like hiking, beach volleyball, and more. No dress code. Primary work location is Barcelona, Via Augusta. Please apply with your CV in English. Who we are At Zurich, we offer a challenging and inspiring work environment where you can make a difference. With 53,000 employees worldwide, we enable businesses and communities to face risks with confidence. Join us to help people worldwide by protecting what they love most. You’ll be supported by a world-class team committed to helping you reach your full potential. Diversity & Inclusion We are an equal opportunity employer, attracting and retaining the best qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Be challenged. Be inspired. Help us make a difference. You are the heart & soul of Zurich! We value innovation, optimism, and a proactive mindset. We encourage internal mobility and support your career growth within Zurich. J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: salamanca, ES

Posted Date: 5/14/2025