Overview
This role supports investment data governance and operational controls across accounting systems. Responsibilities include maintaining accurate security master data, performing complex reconciliations, resolving data issues, and partnering with internal teams to support reliable accounting, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead analysis of new security master files and new purchase yields; work with external managers to explain and resolve issues.
- Oversee security master file setup and maintenance, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with data governance standards.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve complex discrepancies in security master data, income accrual, and amortization/accretion schedules; escalate unresolved issues as appropriate.
- Assist in resolution of reconciliation exceptions by collaborating with internal teams including accounting, reporting, technology, policy, and portfolio management.
- Research and collaborate with internal and external partners on specific accounting and reporting guidance (e.g., Principal Based Bonds).
- Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) of primary investment data (e.g., payment structure, NAIC reporting categories) and PAM® for Investments (PFI) functionality (e.g., SMF field downstream impacts, report design, asset type—specific functions).
- Maintain knowledge of accounting principles, regulatory requirements, industry developments, and operational workflows impacting insurance company portfolios.
- Take a lead role in user acceptance testing (UAT) for PFI system enhancements, data feeds, and reconciliation tools.
- Document and review procedures and training aides to support operational continuity and team development.
- Assist with preparing internal reports or summaries on reconciliation status, trends, and recurring issues for team leads or management.
- Support required regular attendance to meet business service levels and workflow demands, in accordance with the company Attendance and Punctuality policy.
- Participate in other initiatives and/or projects as necessary.
Requirements
- Criminal background check required.
- Subject to a SEC compliance program, which can include monitoring personal securities transactions, restrictions on outside business activities, and other oversight and restrictions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Minimum 5 years’ relevant work experience in investment operations, investment accounting, or similar field.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in PAM® for Investments (PFI).
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to take data from several sources and organize, validate, and analyze it.
- Excellent attention to detail, self-initiative, and strong team collaboration.
- Strong systems background and ability to quickly learn and understand systems.
- Intellectually curious and positive attitude toward learning new or complex topics.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Superior time management skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
- Familiarity with AI-based solutions or automation tools.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: USD $61,622.00 - USD $115,540.00 /Yr. (range includes data points from multiple labor markets). Specific range depends on the labor market where the incumbent will be hired. Starting salary depends on candidate qualifications and experience. For a narrower salary range specific to your labor market, please inquire.
- Comprehensive health coverage for you and your family, including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA & FSA options, and term life insurance.
- Performance-based incentive program tied to clear goals and individual and/or company success.
- 100% company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) plus automatic enrollment in the 401(k).
- Work-life balance: Friday afternoons off year-round, generous paid time off, and paid holidays.
- Paid development time, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
- Volunteer time off and a nonprofit matching gift program.
Work Authorization/Sponsorship
At this time, candidates who need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future or who need work authorization for this role (including, but not limited to, students on F1-OPT, F1-CPT, J-1, etc.) are not being considered.
Additional Information
- Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- ADA: Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process.
- E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and provides information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
- External search firms and agencies: The employer does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions from search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting vendors.