Senior Investment Reporting Specialist

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Our Investment Reporting team is expanding and we’re looking for a Senior Investment Reporting Specialist to join us in this venture. The role would be suitable for someone who has experience in the field of investment reporting and asset management, has a keen interest in the financial markets, and would like to further develop in this area.

The Investment Reporting team provides a number of critical services to the Aviva Markets in respect of the c£400bn of investment assets held by the market legal entities.  Core services performed by the team include the daily validation and enrichment of investment data needed by the markets in respect of the investment assets held; provision of data to key stakeholders (actuarial, ALM, CIO, tax etc); performing relevant Statutory & Regulatory Reporting on the investments (IFRS reporting and disclosures, Solvency II QRTs etc); performing Credit Risk Reporting; performing Independent Price Validation in line with PRA requirements; and managing a change stack in respect of investments where they relate to the services being provided.  The team also acts as a key SME function for queries in respect of investment assets or investment data. The team operates on behalf of all Aviva markets and Group/Plc but with the primary focus and services being aligned to the UK & Ireland markets. 

What will you be doing?

·       Running daily controls on the investment data within Clearwater for all markets and all grains of data

·       Key controls include – cash suspense, outstanding debtors/creditors, par rec/stock rec, data attribute controls

·       Utilising investments knowledge to review, interpret and challenge data issues with internal and external stakeholders

·       Adding commentary to breaks to ensure they are understood and can be worked through to resolution

·       Working with the investment database supplier (Clearwater)

·       Assisting with audit

·       Contributing to projects led by Aviva as business needs arise

·       Performing other duties as directed by the supervisor

What we’re looking for?

·       University degree preferred in economics, finance & accounting, or management

·       Minimum of 4 years of experience working in finance or asset management 

·       Very good English language skills (working with English-speaking clients plus creating documentation in English)

·       Very good Excel skills

·       Investment qualification preferred (IOC, CFA or equivalent)

·       Accounting qualification preferred but not required (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)

·       Understanding of the investment lifecycle from trade to reporting and what each organisation is responsible for

·       Understanding of investment instruments, how they work and key attribute information that would be expected

·       Experience working in a large investment operations or a back office environment

·       Ability to work at pace on large datasets

·       Ability to escalate issues and share ideas/concerns with colleagues in the team

·       Strong analytical skills

·       Accuracy and diligence

In Aviva Services Excellence Centre, we provide:

·       Contract of employment   

·       Performance Bonus   

·       Private medical care (ENEL-MED)   

·       Emotional support consultations   

·       Cafeteria system of benefits (e.g. MultiSport card)   

·       Additional parent privileges:   
- baby leave – 6 weeks leave for second parent   
- shortened working time after parental leave   

·       Employer-funded group insurance   

·       Employee Shares Plan   

·       Extra day off for birthday   

·       Paid time off to volunteer   

·       Additional leave acquired over the years in the company (even 5 days more in a year)   

·       Wellbeing Leave - additional two weeks paid leave after 10 years of service   

·       Access to the e-learning platforms   

·       Internal employee referral program   

·       Hybrid working model from Poland with a few days in Warsaw office per month (team meetings, onboarding, onsite trainings etc). 

·       Attractive office location in Warsaw - Gdański Business Center  

·       Additional entitlements for people with disabilities - Work Without Barriers  

·       Work environment that promotes diversity - Diversity Charter  

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