Financial Systems Analyst - Aegon AM

Financial Systems Analyst - Aegon AM

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $341 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. 

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. 

We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment. 

Position Overview:

As part of the finance department, the Global Application Support Team is seeking a skilled individual to join the team. The position is located in our Cedar Rapids, IA, office and will involve collaborating with team members based in the US and the Netherlands. It is also subject to our two-day work policy, under which employees work in the office twice a week.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support and assistance in maintaining and troubleshooting various applications used within the finance department. This role requires an analytical mindset, attention to detail and good communication skills. The position involves regular collaboration with team members across different time zones and cultural backgrounds. In this fast-paced and dynamic environment, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are essential.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for finance processes and assisting in the analysis of manual processes and implementation of innovative solutions.
• Interact with multiple country units and prioritize requests/incidents to complete tasks in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are maintained without interruption to productivity.
• Perform maintenance tasks accurately to ensure monthly, quarterly, and budget processes perform precisely.
• Extract data from various accounting and information systems to perform analysis.
• Work effectively with other departments/divisions to ensure business issues are resolved for the success of the company.
• Participate in SAFE (Scaled Agile Framework) ceremonies, such as daily standups, sprint review, retrospectives, iteration planning, and program increment planning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or MIS and / or equivalent work experience.
• Up to two years of experience, with degree.
• Strong computer skills.
• Technical expertise includes, but is not limited to advanced Excel skills, VBA code and SQL query understanding / writing / troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of accounting / financial area preferred (for example, investments and insurance products).
• Attention to detail and the willingness to learn processes within the organization and identify impacts related to change initiatives.
• Ability to work effectively individually and within a team.
• Experience working on / with an Agile (SAFe) based team.
• Power BI Experience is a plus.

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.