Analyst Trade Support EU (f/m/d)

Job description

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow.   

 

At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!

 

You will work autonomously and collaborate closely within Trade Support Team in Paris, London and New York, as well as with the global Trade & Position Life Cycle Team. This role will be based in Paris.

 

 

What you will do  

 

·  Ensure Middle Office activities as well as Oversight Control of outsourced activities on multiple instruments (ranging from listed instruments to Over-The-Counter derivatives)
·  You will be the main point of contact for the Trade Support topics internally and will manage the internal and external requests from Key stakeholders (Investment Teams, Traders, external providers) on a timely manner
·  Manage and challenge middle office service provider where needed
·  Queries handling from internal and external clients across Europe and Asia
·  Be particularly analyst and rigorous while performing tasks and meeting deadlines
·  Identify any structural issue, work on root cause detection and solution implementation
·  Ability to take the lead on various topics / in meetings
·  Write and/or update operational procedures
·  Cross training with other team members
·  Participate closely to various projects and especially initiatives related to Trade Support (Global, Regional & Local projects) as Subject Matter Expert and make sure proper processes are defined for the team
·  Provide clear input & be vocal in meetings impacting the Middle Office subjects
·  Bring improvement to current processes such as automation ideas or process efficiency improvements
·  Think out of the box & propose pragmatic solutions in case of blocking points with a can-do attitude
·  Build credible, trusted relationships with our key internal and external stakeholders across all levels of the organizations (Investment, Distribution, Service Provider, Projects team, other Operations teams …)
·  Work in a collaborative way with internal departments while pursuing client satisfaction
·  Manage and/or escalate conflicts, issues with respective stakeholders
·  Provide regular progress updates on issues, projects and initiatives to the team and manager
·  Keep track on all status of topics currently being worked on, while meeting deadlines initially set

 

What you bring  

 

·  At least 3 years’ experience in the Middle Office area, with exposure to various financial instruments (Equity, Fixed Income, FX, Listed and OTC derivatives, …)
·  Very good knowledge of at least one asset class, knowledge of other instrument types, collateral management or regulatory requirements are a plus
·  Understanding of full trade life cycle including awareness of middle and back-office functions/processes and their touch points with the front office and downstream
·  Strong experience in an international environment
·  Experience as Subject Matter Expert in projects / initiatives is a plus
·  Experience in the Asset Management industry
·  Experience in an Outsourced Middle Office model is a real plus
·  Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills as well as client & delivery focused.
·  Excellent communication & influencing skills as well as ability to negotiate & resolve conflicts
·  Ability to work independently, provide regular feedback and escalate at the right time
·  Ability to work in a highly organized and structured manner
·  Drive for constant improvement, questioning and challenging status quo
·  Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and Flexible to change
·  Strong team player in a Global and Regional environment
·  Languages: Proficient in English and French; verbal and written communication capability in German is a plus
·  Digitalization experience & automation skills (VBA or RPA) is a real plus
·  Good Knowledge of Bloomberg, and especially Bloomberg AIM is a plus

 

  What we offer   

 

·  “New Normal”, it’s not news to us: As a global company, we’ve known the hybrid model before it was ‘in’. Work flexibly according to internal guidelines (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)  
·  Investments for the future: Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products 
·  Shared success: Company share purchasing plan  
·  Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs  
·  Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group  
·  Investments in your skills:  Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications 
·  … and so much more!  

 

 

About Allianz Global Investors  

 

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager. 

 

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals. 

 

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation.  

 

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board. 

 

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com  

 

To Recruitment Agencies:  

 

Allianz Global Investors has an in-house recruitment team that sources great candidates directly. Therefore, Allianz Global Investors does not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. 

 

When we do work with recruitment agencies, that engagement is formalized by a contract. Fees will only be paid when there is a contract in place. 

 

Without a contract in place, we will not accept invoices on unsolicited resumes, even if the candidate was ultimately employed by Allianz Global Investors. 

 

Finally, please do not contact hiring managers directly. 

 
46813 | Operations | Professional | Non-Executive | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent