NOTE: THE HIRING LOCATION FOR THIS POSITION IS CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. WE ARE UNABLE TO HIRE ON A REMOTE, WORK-FROM-HOME BASIS. Company Overview: Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 389 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $321 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to improving client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,200 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a dedication to responsible investment. Position Overview: This position will be a part of the Aegon Asset Management Global Data Operations team. The Data Operations analyst will understand the various data domains within Data Operations/Enablement, including but not limited to Security, Analytics, Benchmarks and Pricing for daily and monthly processes. The analyst will be representing Data Operations across the aforementioned data domains as a subject matter authority as part of daily production and project work. The Analyst will apply their business analysis and technical skills to support and ensure data quality of the data, as well as ensure processes are complete and meeting the customer/client needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure at a high level of accuracy the quality of daily and monthly security master data (i.e. maturity date, coupon, etc...), as well as pricing and analytics for securities and alternative assets.
  • Support benchmark security functions as required for daily and month end processes.
  • Work closely with the peers and other partners, keeping them apprised of status on issues and projects.
  • Complete detailed research on behalf of Data Operations and propose appropriate solutions.
  • Understand and be able to speak to all process associated with Data Operations.
  • Perform business analysis to determine standard processes within daily production/projects.
  • Continuous improvement attitude, improving data quality with a focus on customer service.
  • Participate and set high expectations of self on daily production and projects.
  • Provide outstanding customer service to all clients and internal customers.
  • Support other functions as needed such as assurance of analytics (i.e. Duration, Yield, etc.…) quality as required for daily and month end processes.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related fields.
  • 3+ years of related experience in financial services industry or technical analysis
  • Proven track record to collaborate with a variety of internal and external parties to understand customer needs and ensure positive outcomes for our clients.
  • Operational improvement experience preferred, with the ability to recognize opportunities within own role.
  • Strong analytical, problem recognition and resolution, and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple assignments.
  • Excel – high proficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of Black Rock Aladdin Experience, preferred
  • Derivative Asset knowledge
  • Knowledge of Risk Analytics (i.e. WAL, Duration, yield)

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

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