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 Analyst I to work as part of Front Office Operations (FOO) which is an integral part of Invesco’s front office Investment Administration team. Front Office Operations is a global team supporting Global Fund Managers for business operations and are directly engaged with the portfolio management process. Analyst will work to ensure that daily processes and data requirements are met to ensure that the funds meet their investment objectives. The candidate will work closely with SR ETF Operations Specialist as well as Portfolio Managers and ETF Portfolio Manager Analysts to ensure that funds and systems get all the data needed daily. The role depends on specific reporting functions to facilitate a good to trade status for internal and external clients. The role requires candidate to become proficient in issue resolution using internal and external tools. The role is a support role and as such will coordinate with various internal and external vendors with focus on tactical ETF Operations deliverables.

  FOO Team is built on below major investment practices:

• Active Investing-Fixed Income, Fundamental Equity, Real Assets and Unit Investment trust capabilities
• Index Investing, Solutions and SMAs -Index investing, Solutions and SMAs capabilities
• Client & Product Lifecycle -Onboarding and product changes, with the objective of standardizing these processes.
• Platform Management -System and process integrity, continuous improvements and automation efforts.

Your Role

• Accurately process all the BAU requests and client instructions/requests within the established time frames
• Process Documentation: Document, Maintain, and Review in detail for smooth performance of activity.
• Learn the daily basket process, including, setup, dissemination, and reconciliation
• Assists in the calculation and dissemination of fund distributions
• Provide and engage daily reporting to Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Managers Analysts and Capital Markets
• Interpret corporate actions and applies information on a Trade date -1 basis to ensure smooth open on trading systems and exchanges
• Fund oversight utilizing exception reporting
• Leverages internal or custodian reporting for issue resolution and interpretation, escalates issues where appropriate
• Work closely with accounting, custody and other Invesco operation teams as well as other internal and external vendors.
• Transaction processing and ad-hoc tasks as allocated by front office teams
• Follow documentation, identify gaps in processes and escalate accordingly by effectively communicating with investments, trading teams, front office teams, technology, investment services teams and other users to resolve issues and escalate problems to the appropriate groups
• Provide research support by producing reports and performing data entry tasks including the daily maintenance of critical spreadsheets used in the investment decision process.
• Expect to work with stakeholders located in global offices in NA, APAC, & EMEA

The Experience You Bring

A minimum of one or more years’ relevant experience in Investment banking/management industry is preferred.

Technical Abilities and/or other Specialized Skills

• It is essential that the analyst has a very good understanding of various asset class that includes Exchange Traded Funds, UIT’s and SMA.
• Knowledge of Investment Business, Buy-side Processes, Trade Life Cycle and Investment Products
• Aptitude for rapid adaptation to new systems/software
• Experience in the front or middle office applications is preferred DTCC; Ruckus; UIT Audit and deposit; Vestmark; Charles River OMS (CRD), CRIMS, Bloomberg, etc.}
• Skills in Microsoft - Excel, Word, Power BI; Vestmark, Advent, and Perform, preferred

Skills / Other Personal Attributes Required:

• Responsible & Accountable for the work allocated end to end, self-managed & proactive.
• Process Documentation- Draft, Document, Maintain, review 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.
• Ability to rapidly learn the ETF industry
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be able to multi-task different initiatives at once, take direction well, and strong follow through skills needed
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with a sense of urgency
• Proficiency in VBS and Excel, investment back to middle office experience a plus
• General knowledge of financial investment markets.
• 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.
• Should possess strong written and oral communication skills and can interact well with all levels of management.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment with little exposure to noise, dust and temperature
• The ability to lift, carry or otherwise move objects of up to 30 pounds is also necessary
• Normally works a prescribed schedule of hours, however hours may vary depending upon the project or assignment
• Hours may include evenings and/or weekends and may have to work in shifts supporting various geographies based on business need

SHIFT Timings:

• Timing would be primarily aligned to US Region i.e.07:30 PM - 4:30 AM IST.(08:00 AM CST - 05:00 PM CST)

Academic requirements

• A Master degree is required. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would provide the knowledge, skills and ability required.

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: 

• Competitive Compensation 
• Flexible, Hybrid Work 
• 30 days’ Annual Leave + Public Holidays 
• Life Insurance 
• Retirement Planning 
• Group Personal Accident Insurance 
• Medical Insurance for Employee and Family 
• Annual Health Check-up 
• 26 weeks Maternity Leave 
• Paternal Leave 
• Adoption Leave 
• Near site Childcare Facility 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Study Support 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• ESG Commitments and Goals 
• Business Resource Groups 
• Career Development Programs 
• Mentoring Programs 
• Invesco Cares 
• Dress for your Day 

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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