Wellington Insurance Group
Senior Guideline Monitoring Analyst
Wellington Insurance Group, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
About Us
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
About the Role
THE POSITION
We are looking to hire a Senior Guideline Monitoring Analyst (“The Analyst”) to join our Boston-based team. While prior experience in the asset management industry is preferred, candidates from diverse backgrounds will also be evaluated. The Guideline Monitoring Team is responsible for implementing controls and processes to ensure Portfolio Managers’ investments comply with both regulatory requirements and client investment guidelines. This role offers the successful candidate the chance to learn extensively about all our investment products, develop skills, and build networks within the team and the firm.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Analyst will support investment teams, to ensure that investment transactions and holdings are compliant with client guidelines and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include:
1) Reviewing Investment Management Agreements, interpreting and analyzing client’s investment guidelines, and coding them into Sentinel, the investment compliance system,
2) Interacting real-time with investors to evaluate pre-trade alerts generated by their trading orders, and
3) Resolving post-trade incident exceptions generated from Sentinel, and communicating any required actions to the Investment and Client Management Teams
The Senior Analyst will work collaboratively with other Guideline Monitoring Analysts, and other internal teams, including our Global Relationship Teams, Product Management and Portfolio Management. This collaboration aims to deepen understanding of investment strategies relative to client guidelines and regulatory standards.
Additionally, the Senior Analyst will participate in various ad hoc projects such as process improvements, scenario analysis and technology enhancements.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate is expected to:
Exhibit knowledge of investment types, encompassing equity, fixed income products, and derivative securities.
Possess three to five years of experience in Guideline Monitoring, Investment Operations, or Investment Compliance, and/or an understanding of regulatory frameworks such as the 1940 Act and ERISA.
Be self-confident, proactive, results-driven, energetic, inquisitive, and attentive to controls.
Demonstrate advanced analytical abilities, a quantitative focus, and a meticulous approach.
Perform well under pressure, effectively prioritizing tasks independently and as part of a team.
Think critically to challenge norms and propose innovative ideas and solutions.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with investment teams and other professionals across the firm.
Hold strong academic credentials and an undergraduate degree.
A post-graduate degree or relevant professional qualification (e.g., CFA), or progress towards one, would be advantageous.
Technical proficiency in SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, or Excel macros is a value add.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.
At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:
USD 65,000 - 150,000
This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)
Tracing our history to 1928, Wellington Management is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. We serve as a trusted adviser to clients in over 60 countries, visit our website to see our assets under management. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.
For more information, please visit https://www.wellington.com/en/ (https://www.wellington.com/en/about-us)
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
About the Role
THE POSITION
We are looking to hire a Senior Guideline Monitoring Analyst (“The Analyst”) to join our Boston-based team. While prior experience in the asset management industry is preferred, candidates from diverse backgrounds will also be evaluated. The Guideline Monitoring Team is responsible for implementing controls and processes to ensure Portfolio Managers’ investments comply with both regulatory requirements and client investment guidelines. This role offers the successful candidate the chance to learn extensively about all our investment products, develop skills, and build networks within the team and the firm.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Analyst will support investment teams, to ensure that investment transactions and holdings are compliant with client guidelines and regulatory requirements. Responsibilities include:
1) Reviewing Investment Management Agreements, interpreting and analyzing client’s investment guidelines, and coding them into Sentinel, the investment compliance system,
2) Interacting real-time with investors to evaluate pre-trade alerts generated by their trading orders, and
3) Resolving post-trade incident exceptions generated from Sentinel, and communicating any required actions to the Investment and Client Management Teams
The Senior Analyst will work collaboratively with other Guideline Monitoring Analysts, and other internal teams, including our Global Relationship Teams, Product Management and Portfolio Management. This collaboration aims to deepen understanding of investment strategies relative to client guidelines and regulatory standards.
Additionally, the Senior Analyst will participate in various ad hoc projects such as process improvements, scenario analysis and technology enhancements.
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate is expected to:
Exhibit knowledge of investment types, encompassing equity, fixed income products, and derivative securities.
Possess three to five years of experience in Guideline Monitoring, Investment Operations, or Investment Compliance, and/or an understanding of regulatory frameworks such as the 1940 Act and ERISA.
Be self-confident, proactive, results-driven, energetic, inquisitive, and attentive to controls.
Demonstrate advanced analytical abilities, a quantitative focus, and a meticulous approach.
Perform well under pressure, effectively prioritizing tasks independently and as part of a team.
Think critically to challenge norms and propose innovative ideas and solutions.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with investment teams and other professionals across the firm.
Hold strong academic credentials and an undergraduate degree.
A post-graduate degree or relevant professional qualification (e.g., CFA), or progress towards one, would be advantageous.
Technical proficiency in SQL, PowerBI, Tableau, or Excel macros is a value add.
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to r ace, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.
At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:
USD 65,000 - 150,000
This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.
Base salary is only one component of Wellington’s total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/ or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)
Tracing our history to 1928, Wellington Management is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. We serve as a trusted adviser to clients in over 60 countries, visit our website to see our assets under management. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.
For more information, please visit https://www.wellington.com/en/ (https://www.wellington.com/en/about-us)