Investment Operations Officer

2 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Rest Full time

Company Description
Supporting millions of Aussies since 1988 with low fees and competitive long-term performance. Profits back to members, not shareholders

Closing date:
Monday 29th April 2024

Please note Rest does not accept speculative resumes from recruitment agencies
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Join An Award-Winning Fund Provider:


  • Exceptional Opportunity
  • Reach Your True Potential:
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Do you have Fund Accounting experience with an in-depth knowledge of unit pricing processes?:

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Sydney Located:

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Permanent, Full-time:

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Hybrid Working
Blend of Sydney CBD Office and Home
About Us
Established in 1988, Rest is one of Australia's largest profit-to-member superannuation funds.


We support nearly two million members, with around $75 billion of funds under management and are recognised as a responsible investment leader*.

We believe when members understand and engage with their super, they're more likely to get a better retirement outcome.


Everything we do at Rest is underpinned by our values and behaviours, we want to Be Daring, Keep it Simple, Take Action and Have Grit.

To put it simply we want our people to thrive and love the work they do.

About the Job


Contribute to the effective and efficient operations of the Fund's investment activities by providing support and managing key activities
such as unit pricing, day to day operational matters, projects, regulatory reporting obligations, custody relationship and custody related matters.



Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

  • Daily responsibility for operational matters including creating and managing instructions to Rest's custodian and investment managers.
  • Translate business strategy changes into operational model adjustments, processes or controls in order to maintain a robust service model.
  • Support the management of the daily unit pricing process.
  • Solution, implement and oversight of internal operational process changes to maintain a robust unit pricing oversight model.
  • Innovate with problemsolving skills in order to maximise member outcomes.
  • Contribute to building relationships with key service providers and participating in service reviews so that Rest can continue to improve the quality of services received from its strategic partners.
  • Contribute, build relationships and support Investment Group initiatives and goals as related to Investment Operations.
  • Contribute to and/or manage the delivery of projects to ensure the project objective is met within its specified timeframe, budget and to acceptable quality standards.
  • Support the daily cashflows of the Fund including instructing related cashflow activities.
  • Support the class action process for when required to ensure Rest is actively seeking the best financial outcomes for its members.
  • Manage key data reconciliations and reporting outputs related to the support of Investment Operations' regulatory reporting requirements to the ASX, ASIC, and APRA. This involves liaising with key internal and external stakeholders, maintaining appropriate controls and ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant industry reporting standards.

Qualifications About You**:

  • Tertiary education in relevant discipline, or equivalent experience.

Required experience, understanding or credentials
including:


  • At least 5 years of experience in the financial services industry and in particular, Fund Accounting experience with an in-depth knowledge of unit pricing processes is essential
  • Ability to work in an environment requiring attention to detail, problem solving and high levels of accuracy
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to negotiate, liaise and contribute at meetings with people at different levels within the organisation
  • Proven experience managing multiple projects and prioritising competing deadline

Additional Information Benefits**Our benefits have been designed so you can tailor your experience with us and include:
  • Personal and professional development opportunities
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Flexible, hybrid working - work to suit your lifestyle (must be based in Australia):

  • Purchase leave scheme and gender neutral 16 weeks paid parental leave
  • Super Contribution Continuation for 12 Months of parental leave
  • Meeting free breaks (Rest Stops)
  • Income Protection Insurance
  • Rest Excellence awards (peer recognition awards based on Rest's values and behaviours)
  • Rest is committed to creating a flexible work environment and culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion where people feel welcome, safe to be themselves and inspired to do their best. _

Please note only people with the right to work in Australia will be considered.
- _Funds under management as at 30 June 2023. Rest is recognised as a _Responsible Investment Leader_ by the Responsible Investment Association Australia (RIAA) in its Responsible In

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