Investment Operations Associate

Your responsibilities as an Investment Operations Associate include, but aren’t limited to:

• Review and approve daily unit prices, monitor investor cashflows and trade/FX settlement.
• Calculate fund performance for external communication.
• Review and approve monthly investor statements and verify data for investor reporting.
• Make recommendations to the Investment Committee on Term Deposit placements.
• Compile monthly fund size, asset allocation and holding data for external communication.
• Review and approve quarterly distribution calculations, and annual AMMA statements.
• Assist with queries and requests from investors, internal teams, external investment managers, our custodian, and external auditor/tax agent.
• Provide support to internal teams to gain exposure to other parts of the business and build industry knowledge.

About you

• You have a relevant tertiary qualification and a good understanding of accounting fundamentals, including double entry accounting and investment taxation. Studying towards CA/CPA is a bonus.
• You’re curious, analytical and enjoy solving problems. You pay attention to the details, understand the importance of managing risk and can stay organised when working to regular deadlines.
• You’re proactive and enjoy being part of a team. You’re comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas and challenging the way things are done when you see an opportunity to improve.
• You’re a confident communicator who can explain financial information clearly and enjoys working with people across the business.

What makes Warakirri unique?

• Part of a growing Australian Investment Manager that works across multiple business platforms.
• We have a workplace that values inclusion and where everyone is welcome and respected. This results in a caring and supportive team environment.
• Work-life balance is important to us, and we have several options, including flexible and remote working arrangements.
• There are several social events throughout the year.
• We will invest in your future with ongoing Learning and Development opportunities.
• Our Employee Assistance Program includes free confidential counselling sessions for employees and their immediate family members for personal or work-related issues.
• We care about your health and wellbeing and have designed a wellbeing calendar with a purpose.

You can apply by selecting “I'm interested” now, but if you have any additional questions, feel free to reach out to Niki Bosman at [email hidden] or 0439 703 866.
Recruitment Process
Our recruitment process is designed to give you the opportunity to learn more about the role and meet the people you could be working with.

• Application review We’ll review your application and, if your experience aligns with the role, we’ll give you a call to discuss your background and the opportunity.
• First interview If there’s a strong alignment, we’ll arrange an in person interview with the Talent Lead and Hiring Manager.
• In person assessment This involves an in person assessment relevant to the role.
• Second interview The final stage is a second round interview, which may be held online or in person.

Closing Date: Open until filled, so you are encouraged to apply now.