Investment Operations Analyst

About First Cape | Mo FirstCape

FirstCape is one of New Zealand’s largest and best resourced wealth advisory and asset management business, creating an enhanced and broadened product offering to help our clients achieve their goals at whatever stage of their investment life cycle. Here at FirstCape, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. Our success is dependent on the collective talent, expertise, and dedication of each and every one of our team members. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, grow, and contribute to their fullest potential.

About the Opportunity | Mō te Whai Wāhi

We’re looking for an Investment Operations Analyst to join our Harbour Investment Operations Team.

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, this role provides middle office support across a broad range of operational functions spanning equities, fixed interest, global and multi-asset portfolios, as well as client reporting.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has a keen eye for detail, and is looking to further develop their investment operations knowledge within a high-performing funds management environment. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of asset classes and operational activities while working alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities | Ngā Kawenga Mahi

• Perform cash management and manage post-trade activities across portfolios across various asset classes.
• Conduct currency exposure and hedge ratio checks on global equity portfolios.
• Perform reconciliations between holdings on Bloomberg AIM and data from outsourced custody and investment accounting providers.
• Assist in the management of operational activities for private asset classes.
• Support daily matching of New Zealand and Australian market trades.
• Assist in the preparation of fund performance information and data for monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Support monthly operational activities across multiple asset classes.
• Assist with the setup of new Multi Asset Clients, Individually Managed Accounts, fund mandates and external managers.
• Contribute to Investment Operations and wider business project initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
• Maintain operational excellence through a strong focus on accuracy, risk management and process integrity.
• Complete ad hoc operational tasks as required.

What You Will Bring to the Role | He Aha Ka Kawea e Koe ki te Mahi

To be successful in this role, you'll bring:

• Strong business and technical acumen.
• A genuine interest in financial markets and investment operations.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to build positive and constructive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach, while also working effectively as part of a team.
• Strong awareness of risk, quality assurance and operational controls.
• Exceptional proofreading and self-checking capabilities.
• A results-oriented mindset.

Knowledge and Experience

• Strong financial literacy, ideally supported by tertiary study in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Accounting.
• Understanding of the New Zealand managed funds industry, including investment products and securities.
• Knowledge of middle office and back office investment operations functions would be advantageous.
• Experience using Bloomberg or similar investment systems would be beneficial but is not essential.

Why work at FirstCape? | He aha mahi i te FirstCape?

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. Additional benefits include wellbeing support, volunteer days and a great company culture. We pride ourselves on offering our employees outstanding development and learning opportunities to support career growth, and the opportunity to work alongside the best talent in the market.

We are an inclusive employer and want our workforce to reflect a rich and diverse way of thinking and working. We know people are more than a single identity and the qualities that make each one of us unique need to be valued and embraced. So regardless of your gender, age, background or how you choose to identify, there's room for you to realise your potential here. And importantly, there's room to be yourself.

We’re also committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates. Let us know if you have any accessibility requirements so we can work with you to make adjustments where possible to support your application. Alternatively, if you don’t meet all the requirements of the role but think you would be a great candidate, please apply explaining why you want the role, how you think your skills or background are transferable, and how you plan to upskill where needed (we will support you with this, but want to know you have thought about this too).

To be eligible to apply, you must have the right to work in New Zealand. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert.