Urgent Search: Senior Analyst Digital Accelerator

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own We have a flexible work environment and fluid career paths We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility We also recognize the importance of purpose well-being and work-life balance Within Empower and our communities we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom Empower Yourself Job Title Senior Digital AcceleratorReporting to Associate Manager Investment data and AnalyticsDepartment Global Investments Reporting and ComplianceJOB DESCRIPTIONSenior Analyst Digital Accelerator is responsible for building and enhancing reporting and data solutions for the Global Investments Reporting and Compliance department and across the investment administration functions front office portfolio management team and across the investment administration functions Digital Accelerators need the technical know-how to code and build the queries automation processes and reports themselves as well as drive strategic initiatives and best practices across the department Digital Accelerators must possess technical expertise to code build queries automate processes and generate reports independently while also driving strategic initiatives and best practices across the departmentDUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Responsible for project work related to automation opportunities and internal process modernization with an emphasis on technical process enhancements This includes developing processes using Alteryx PowerBI R Python SQL and other available tools technologies y available Support the processes on the timely delivery of complete and accurate investment data to stakeholders to enable critical investment analysis capabilitiesWork with Investment and Information Services teams to update and continuously improve the Companys global investment data and related reporting systems and perform user acceptance tests where needed Collaborate with Investment and Information Services teams to update and continuously improve the companys global investment data and reporting systems and perform user acceptance tests as needed Develop new reporting tools for areas such as portfolio reporting and analysis market surveillance and investment policy compliance Develop new reporting tools in areas such as portfolio reporting and analysis market surveillance and investment policy compliance Work as needed with internal IT and systems development resources to research process flow issues in Investment Reporting and make recommendations for system enhancements Mentor team members to build on their experience and efficiency Establish and maintain procedures and best practices for the organization including reviewing recommending and implementing changes to improve processes and workflow Align work hours with Canada and US time zones as needed to ensure smooth communication and collaboration with stakeholdersEDUCATION Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Finance or Accounting or equivalent experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 5-10 years working at a financial firm ideally in a technical reporting or investment analysis capacity Familiarity with many different types of financial instruments especially US fixed income General familiarity and understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements and investment mandates Knowledge and experience working with investment data and investment attributes Experience and proficiency working with different financial database technologies for analytical and reporting needs Experience working with and understanding the needs of stakeholders from different areas of the firm portfolio management investment administration compliance etc Advanced Microsoft Office skills Excel Access and PowerPoint Experience using additional software such as Bloomberg PAM PLM Alteryx Microsoft Power BI Oracle Ability and capacity to transition and learn others as needed Coding abilities using SQL R Python VBA Power Query DAX Strong communication skills including the ability to elicit and understand business requirements explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and train investment reporting analystsEffective day-to-day coordination and collaboration with team members and stakeholders Ability and capacity to transition and learn others as needed We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity All individuals regardless of personal characteristics are encouraged to apply All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status pregnancy religion physical or mental disability military or veteran status genetic information or any other status protected by applicable state or local law