Senior Investment Operations Analyst at Perpetual Limited

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Investment Operations, Portfolio Data, Trade Flow, Reconciliation, Operational Risk Management, Data Integrity, Transaction Instructions, Exception Management, Custodians, Middle-Office Providers, Excel, SQL, VBA, Bloomberg, Charles River, Critical Thinking

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Max term contract until the 18th of December 2026 ensuring the quality and integrity of Perpetual’s investment data Partner closely with investment teams, dealers, custodians, and external service providers Operate at the centre of portfolio data, trade flow, reconciliation, and operational risk management Perpetual Group is an ASX-listed company (ASX:PPT) headquartered in Sydney, Australia, currently consisting of 11 leading brands across three distinct businesses: Asset Management, Wealth Management and Corporate Trust. A global multi-boutique asset management business offering an extensive range of specialist investment capabilities through seven boutiques and brands in key regions globally. Within Australia, Perpetual and Pendal have a broad range of capabilities across Australian and global equities, credit, fixed income, multi-asset and ESG. We have a growing presence in the US, UK and Europe through our brands Barrow Hanley, Trillium, JO Hambro, Regnan and TSW. About the role The Investment Operations Analyst plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and completeness of Perpetual’s investment and portfolio data. This role supports investment teams across Equities, Fixed Income and Diversified strategies, enabling high‑quality decision‑making and operational excellence. This is a fixed term contract until 18 December 2026, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across daily investment operations, data quality, reconciliation processes and operational risk management. Working across portfolio reconciliation, trade flow oversight, exception management, and data integrity, you will be hands‑on in supporting the smooth operation of Perpetual’s investment processes while partnering closely with internal teams and external service providers. Key responsibilities: Maintain enterprise‑wide investment and portfolio data across multiple asset classes Perform daily portfolio reconciliations between front‑ and back‑office systems for all Perpetual portfolios Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks, trade flow issues, and static data exceptions, escalating where appropriate Ensure the accuracy, quality, and timeliness of transaction instructions to internal and external stakeholders Respond to transaction‑related queries within required timeframes Identify and manage operational risks proactively Contribute to key projects and organisational change initiatives Partner with external custodians, middle‑office providers, and vendors to resolve issues and enhance processes About you We’re looking for someone with: Tertiary qualifications in finance, science, maths, engineering, or a related discipline Demonstrated experience in Investment Operations or Middle Office within financial services Solid understanding of investment securities across asset classes Familiarity with OTC securities, corporate actions, trade matching, FX, derivatives, and domestic/foreign investments Experience delivering process improvements or supporting project implementation Strong Excel skills: SQL and VBA experience highly regarded Experience with industry systems such as Bloomberg or Charles River Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and a collaborative mindset Ability to take initiative, act as a subject‑matter expert and work effectively in a team environment How we work Our unique culture is underpinned by our three organisational behaviours, Stretch, Own it, Make an impact which drive our approach of day-to-day interactions with colleagues and clients, the way we approach decision-making to the questions we ask and the problems we solve. Employee benefits Work from anywhere in Australia for up to one month each year An annual allowance to empower you to prioritise your personal wellbeing Study support and commitment to supporting professional development Diversity and inclusion Strong commitment to all aspects of Diversity and Inclusion through a robust 7 pillar strategy A growing number of employee-led networks who work to raise awareness and drive continued change We support over 50 First Nations Communities, helping to secure the communities' future. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated. No matter your background or circumstances, we aim to provide an environment where you can thrive. Perpetual is an ASX-listed, diversified financial services company which has been serving clients since 1886. Across our four business divisions - Perpetual Asset Management Australia, Perpetual Asset Management International, Perpetual Private and Perpetual Corporate Trust - we aim to protect and grow our clients' wealth, knowing that by doing so we can make a difference in their lives. Trust is earned, every day. We have been earning the trust of our clients for more than 130 years and pride ourselves on our long-standing client relationships - some of which span five generations. Each and every day our people bring to life our enterprise behaviours – Stretch, Own It, and Make an Impact. The Perpetual team is diverse, expert and driven by the belief that we can make a difference in the lives of our clients. We value integrity, skill and teamwork and seek to find the best in each individual. Our reward is personal and professional development and the pride that comes from doing the best for our clients. In 1885, a committee of business and professional people, including future Prime Minister, the Honourable Sir Edmund Barton, gathered in Sydney for the purpose of forming a trustee company. Perpetual Trustee Company Limited was formed on 28 September 1886 and since then has been entrusted by generations of Australians to manage, grow and protect their wealth. Through wars, recessions and financial crises, we have continually evolved to meet the challenges of constant social, technological and economic change. Our core values and financial principles have endured through time and will continue to endure.

Responsibilities

The role involves maintaining enterprise-wide investment and portfolio data across multiple asset classes and performing daily portfolio reconciliations between front- and back-office systems. Key tasks include investigating and resolving reconciliation breaks, managing exceptions, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of transaction instructions.