Analyst/Senior Analyst, Investment Operations

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COMPANY INFORMATION PineBridge Investments, A MetLife Investment Management company. MetLife Investment Management (MIM) has successfully acquired PineBridge as of December 30, 2025. MetLife Investment Management and PineBridge Investments now have more to offer; broader reach, deeper insights and specialized capabilities – forming a top-tier global investment platform. Together, we have more than $700 billion in assets under management as of June, 2026 and aim to deliver consistent risk-adjusted returns. From multi-asset, equities, and fixed income to private credit and real estate, we offer specialized capabilities backed by a broader global reach and regionally grounded insights tailored to investor needs. What sets us apart isn’t just the breadth of our platform and capabilities — it’s how we partner. Across both firms, we share a strong investment culture that prioritizes partnership, transparency and accountability. We believe that our clients benefit from direct access to decision-makers and reinforced by a culture that views decisions through the client’s perspective. Join us and experience the excitement of working with the brightest minds in the industry, shaping the future of asset management. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES & QUALIFICATIONS Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Investment Operations Analyst/Senior Analyst to join our Middle Office team supporting Fixed Income, Equity, Multi-Asset strategies. The successful candidate will play a key role in overseeing investment operations activities, managing critical relationships with outsourced service providers and custodians, and ensuring the timely and accurate processing of investment transactions and reporting. This role offers exposure to global investment teams and provides opportunities to participate in operational transformation initiatives, process automation, and strategic projects. Key Responsibilities Investment Operations & Trade Support •Support the end-to-end investment lifecycle, including trade capture, affirmation, settlement, reconciliation, corporate actions, cash management, and reporting. •Monitor daily trade activity across Fixed Income, Equity, FX, Derivatives, and Multi-Asset portfolios. •Investigate and resolve trading, settlement, cash, position, and market value exceptions. •Produce and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly client and management reports, including: oTrade blotters oHoldings reports oCash projection reports oOpen FX exposure reports •Manage collateral and margin processes for FX forwards and derivative positions. •Monitor daily cash movements and support liquidity management activities. •Review portfolio holdings, pricing, and valuation reports to ensure data accuracy and completeness. Oversight & Control • Act as a key oversight contact for outsourced middle office service providers and custodians. • Monitor trade settlements, reconciliations, income processing, corporate actions, and asset servicing activities. • Escalate operational risks, service issues, and control exceptions in a timely manner. • Support the execution of operational controls and ensure adherence to internal policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. • Participate in client audits, internal audits, and due diligence reviews where required. Exception Management & Problem Resolution • Proactively investigate and resolve operational breaks across cash, positions, settlements, pricing, and accounting. • Partner with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Compliance, Client Service, Custodians, Brokers, and External Vendors to resolve issues efficiently. • Serve as an escalation point for operational incidents and client-impacting events. • Ensure all inquiries and requests are managed professionally and resolved within agreed service standards. Process Improvement & Automation • Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, controls, and scalability. • Participate in automation and process transformation initiatives utilizing tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, SQL, VBA, Aladdin, Bloomberg, and other investment management platforms. • Document and maintain operational procedures and process maps. • Contribute to strategic initiatives involving system upgrades, platform implementations, and operating model enhancements. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or other relevant postgraduate qualifications are advantageous. • 3-7 years of experience within Asset Management, with a focus on Middle Office or Investment Operations functions and a strong understanding of the end-to-end investment lifecycle. • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with a keen attention to detail. • Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment. • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization, including senior management. • Ability to quickly understand complex business processes, identify risks, and implement practical solutions. • Self-motivated, adaptable, and results-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet demanding deadlines. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience collaborating across global teams and managing internal and external stakeholders. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools; experience with Bloomberg, Aladdin and investment management systems is preferred. • Knowledge of fixed income, equities, foreign exchange, derivatives, trade settlement, reconciliations, and corporate actions would be advantageous. ABOUT PINEBRIDGE PineBridge is proud of our award-winning culture, which reflects our commitment to empowering employees and fostering a collaborative work environment. For six consecutive years (2020-2025), PineBridge has been named a ‘Best Place to Work in Money Management’ by Pensions & Investments, a leading industry designation which recognizes the best employers in the asset management industry by evaluating employer benefits, policies, and responses to an employee survey. In 2023, PineBridge received Hong Kong Institute for HR Management Elite awards for ‘Best Workplace’ and ‘Learning & Development’ and in 2024 we received Merit awards for ‘Talent Acquisition’ and ‘Employee Benefits.’ Alongside this, in 2023 and 2024 PineBridge was recognized as a finalist at the 100 Women in Finance’s APAC Industry Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award. Our benefits: We offer a wide range of family friendly benefits including comprehensive healthcare, back-up childcare program to support working parents and flexible work arrangements so you can be there for the people you care about. We also provide a competitive retirement plan and tuition reimbursement. Furthermore, we have a robust list of professional development opportunities with the goal of engaging, retaining, and developing our talent. Our values: We value our clients, investment excellence, collaboration with our distributed team members, empowerment, and independence as we honor our heritage and our roots. PineBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace, providing opportunities for all qualified persons and maintaining an environment free from all forms of harassment and discrimination for its employees. PineBridge is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting into all job levels the most qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, height, weight, sex, gender (including gender identity), disability, pregnancy, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, AIDS/HIV status, military status, alienage or citizenship status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. At PineBridge, we strive to create an inclusive environment that attracts, retains, and develops the best global talent, leveraging the unique backgrounds, skills, and perspectives that all our people bring to work.