Analyst, Investment Operations

Location: Letterkenny (Hybrid Working 2/3days in office a week)

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.

We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.

At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

We are looking for an Investment Operations Analyst to join our Long-Term Accounting team which is a part of the Public Investment Operations group within PGIM Global Services.

PGIM Global Services provides the operations and technology support that contributes to PGIM being a world-class investment manager. We supply transaction-level support, generate, and report investment results and ensure that they are accurately reflected on our Financial Statements.

As an Investment Operations Analyst in the Long-Term Accounting Unit, you will perform a variety of investment support functions, including accounting, reporting, and analysis. You will gain experience working with multiple asset classes such as equity, fixed income, asset backed, CLOs, and public bank loan securities. We support all internal business partners such as Fixed Income, Jennison, PMA, CIO, and Treasurers. You will also gain exposure to external asset managers such as Blackstone and Blackrock. You will be provided an opportunity for cultivation of your leadership skills, and you will be able to gain broad business knowledge by way of consistent exposure to a wide network of business partners. You will support the monthly and quarterly close process as well as Enterprise initiatives. In Long Term Accounting you will receive on-the-job training as well as professional training courses. You will be working in a challenging environment on complex financial transactions that will allow you to continually grow and develop skills.

What you can expect

Depending on your experience and interest, your role could include responsibilities in the following areas:

• Complete daily reconciliation of balances between the trade and accounting system.

• Complete monthly reconciliation of balances between the accounting system and Oracle general ledger**.**

• Complete monthly reconciliation of accounting system to custodian banks.

• Ensure financial statement balances are in accordance with GAAP & STAT principles**.**

• Participate in internal and external audits of our SOX Key Controls**.**

• Assist with systems initiatives and work through issues with the technology support team**.**

• Collaborate with business partners across various departments within the company**.**

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Supporting and monitoring the investments we support.

• Gain expertise with the PAM Investment Accounting system and Bloomberg.

• Understanding the key features of each asset type and asset class we account for.

• Ensuring collection of principal and income.

• Analysis of variations in investment accruals.

• Participate in enterprise initiatives and special projects.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Strong analytical, critical thinking skills and solutions oriented.

• Ability to understand and analyze basic accounting principles and financial statements.

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a deadline and fast paced environment.

What will set you apart?

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to summarize and communicate complex issues effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Prior background / internship experience in investment management or financial services industry is strongly preferred.

**PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

What we offer you

• Health Insurance: PGIM Ireland partner with Laya and BUPA to provide health insurance schemes that cover eligible employees day to day medical and hospital expenses.

• Annual Leave of 23 days at full pay.

• Pension Scheme: Members of the scheme can contribute up to 8% of salary per annum and PGIM Ireland matches contributions up to 8% of salary. Members can also make voluntary contributions to the scheme.

• Annual Bonus Programme & Shop LK Vouchers / Clever Cards (subject to eligibility): Along with an annual bonus employees are rewarded with Shop LK Vouchers/ Clever Cards which are paid tax free.

• Life Assurance: fully paid by PGIM Ireland, employees are covered from their start date and beneficiaries are provided with a lump sum of four times an employee’s salary.

• Education Assistance: PGIM Ireland have an Education Assistance Programme that reimburses eligible employees for furthering their education.

• PGIM Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of applicants’ gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, race or membership of the traveler community. PGIM Ireland's aim is to hire the best people for the open roles and all appointments will be made on merit.

Any offer of employment made by PGIM Ireland will be contingent on receiving satisfactory references. Applicants should be aware that background checks will be carried out on all candidates offered a position within PGIM Ireland.

PGIM Ireland has been awarded the IBEC Keep Well Accreditation Mark, this is in recognition of our commitment to making our employees wellbeing a priority.