Investment Operations Analyst

Job Details

The stated pay range is based on a national-average location.  Actual salary is determined by factors including relevant work experience, skills and location.  This position is bonus eligible.

CNO Financial Group’s 40|86 Advisors are hiring an Investment Operations Analyst to work with 40|86 traders and portfolio managers along with investment brokers, custodian banks and trustees to ensure accurate and efficient delivery of securities and monies to facilitate transaction settlement.

This is your opportunity to monitor collateral positions and work with counterparties to post or remove collateral positions as required. Initiate funding requests within the G treasury system as required for physical settle transactions. Work with the Bloomberg system and with SS&C’s CAMRA accounting system to record transaction activity and to monitor the data integrity of various fixed income investments. Ensure financial instruments are recorded and maintained at the custodian bank. Research and respond to questions related to security positions and/or security analytic data.

As an Investment Operations Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring trading systems for new or terminated trades and verifying the accuracy of trade entry. 

• Confirming trades with Counterparties, Broker/Dealers, or other third parties. 

• Completing accurate and timely processing and settlement of cash transactions related to the portfolio through the confirmation and release of payments. 

• Initiating authorization and document supported funding wires within the G Treasury system.    

• Monitoring collateral accounts to ensure compliance and post or recall collateral as required.

• Scanning of physical financial instrument data and maintain it in accordance with procedures and retention schedule. 

• Monitoring and enhancing operational controls to adhere to company policies, procedures and Sarbanes-Oxley controls. 

• Supporting various company initiatives via staff management, idea generation, individual contribution or other means as required.

• Participating in the maintenance of the Middle Office business continuity plans and disaster recovery processes.

The Investment Operations Analyst position is well suited for you if you:

• Have effective and concise verbal and written skills.

• Can interact with 40|86 management, counterparties, custodians, and trustees.

• Work well independently and as part of a team.

• Set priorities and organize daily workflow.

• Meet strict deadlines.

• Are detail oriented with high level of accuracy.  

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.

• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office Suite experience.

• Ability to work onsite at Corporate Office in Carmel, IN up to five days a week.

What will set you apart:

• Master’s degree in business or related field.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Two years of experience in investment operations.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Paid time-off and corporate holidays,
• paid parental leave
• company paid life insurance

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This role is affiliated to the (Birmingham / Carmel / Chicago / Orlando / Milwaukee) corporate office, and candidates for this role need to reside within a 60-mile radius of that corporate office and will be required to come into that office.  CNO embraces flexibility, and encourages you to work with your manager to develop the workstyle that meets your personal needs as well as the needs of the business. You may be asked to travel to other corporate offices periodically.  Please be aware that work cannot be performed from outside of the United States. 

CNO provides life and health insurance, annuities, financial services, and workforce benefits solutions through our family of brands and supported by our associates and agents.  Our customers work hard to save for the future, and we help protect their health, income and retirement needs with 3.2 million policies and more than $35 billion in total assets. Our 3,400 associates, 8,600 exclusive agents and independent partner agents guide individuals, families and businesses through a lifetime of financial decisions.

We are financially strong and well positioned for continued growth, and we are grounded in our core values of People Focused, Integrity, Customer Driven, and Excellence. We have offices in more than 260 communities in the U.S., including our headquarters in Carmel, Indiana, and corporate offices in Birmingham, Chicago, Orlando and Milwaukee.

At CNO Financial Group, we’re always looking forward—to the security and stability we help create for our insurance brands’ customers, and the growth we create within our own company.  We're looking for ambitious people who want to do more. We'll provide you with opportunities to grow your skills through challenging professional experiences.

If you're looking for a culture that encourages development, helps you reach your potential, and rewards you for your contribution, then CNO Financial Group is right for you. For more information, visit CNOinc.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Compensation

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Salary : $63,700 - $95,500