Senior Investment Operations Analyst

Play a critical role supporting live investment portfolios across multiple asset classes Own reconciliations, exceptions and risk issues from identification through to resolution Develop specialist knowledge across Equities, Fixed Income and Multi‑Asset portfolios 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. About the role We're looking for an Investment Operations Analyst to support the quality, accuracy and timeliness of investment and portfolio data across Perpetual's asset management business. This role supports Equities, Fixed Income and Diversified portfolios and works closely with internal investment teams and external service providers. You'll be hands-on with daily reconciliations, transaction processing and exception management, playing a key role in ensuring portfolios operate efficiently and accurately. Key responsibilities Maintain enterprise-wide investment and portfolio data across multiple asset classes Perform daily portfolio reconciliations between front and back-office systems Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks, trade flow and static data issues Escalate issues to third-party service providers where required Ensure accurate and timely transaction instructions to internal and external stakeholders Respond to transaction-related queries within agreed timeframes Proactively identify and manage operational risks Contribute to process improvements and project initiatives About you You'll have experience in investment operations or middle office within financial services, with a strong understanding of investment products and operational processes. You're detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable working across multiple stakeholders. Experience in Investment Operations or Middle Office within financial services Strong understanding of investment securities across asset classes Exposure to OTC securities, corporate actions and trade matching Knowledge of FX, derivatives and domestic/foreign investments Strong Excel skills Experience with Bloomberg, Charles River or similar systems SQL and VBA highly regarded Detail-oriented, proactive and comfortable working 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.