Accounting Analyst, Operations

NISA Investment Advisors, LLC (NISA) offers customized investment solutions for tax-exempt and taxable institutional clients. NISA manages over $252 billion in fixed income and equity securities and over $174 billion in derivative notional value. We seek bright, motivated individuals who can contribute to our growing team of professionals. Candidates with a high degree of independent thinking skills, strong analytical and quantitative skills, and team playing abilities are encouraged to apply.

The Operations Accounting Analyst is a member of the team responsible for the investment accounting functions that support NISA's management of client assets. Various duties could include: reconciling positions and cash, resolving discrepancies with custodians and counterparties, investigating trade accounting and settlement exceptions, or managing collateral and margin instructions. He or she may also compile data for analysis, research, and client reporting.

Verify, book, and communicate all trades to third parties on trade date
• Settle trades, margin movements, payments, and cash/security transfers
• Investigate and resolve trade failures, reconciliation breaks, and other discrepancies that are encountered with third parties or internal data sources
• Monitor and process all types of corporate action events
• Onboard new clients, including verification, for operations
• Coordinate asset transfers with custodians and process them internally, management of asset transfers
• Validate, instruct, and reconcile all collateral and margin movements
• Collaborate with IT to test and implement new systems or upgrades to existing applications

• Bachelor's degree in a field requiring strong analytical and quantitative skills such as Accounting, Finance, or Economics from a four-year college or university, or relevant industry related experience
• A minimum of 3 years of previous work experience in financial services, accounting or other relevant positions
• Demonstrated interest in process improvement
• Experience using Microsoft Office products
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of staff

NISA's culture encourages collaboration and innovation. We seek self-motivated, intellectually curious individuals willing to push themselves and others in an environment that celebrates fresh thinking. We equip employees with the resources needed to excel and we encourage personal development. NISA is dedicated to internally cultivating and rewarding talent. Employees at NISA are provided with a wide range of benefits, including a complimentary onsite cafeteria, gym, health and wellness program, and educational assistance program.