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Form of work The Opportunity
AMP Investments is an investment management business for the Wealth and Platform businesses in the AMP Group. As part of the AMP Group, we share a heritage that spans over 160 years.
Our asset class specialists, investment strategists and economists work together with the aim of delivering strong investment outcomes for clients. That is why our clients trust us to invest approximately A$45 billion (as of Dec 2022) on their behalf, across a range of single sector and diversified funds.
Purpose of the role
The Service Providers and Vendors team sits within the Transformation and Investments arm of the AMP business. As a Service Provider and Business Operations Analyst yyou will be responsible for supporting the Service Providers and Vendors team in:
Ensuring all entries for the payments of invoices are processed on time and variances to budget investigated.
Assist with market data and research costs and ensure these are approved and budgeted correctly.
Communicating with vendors to chase up invoices and manage queries from internal stakeholders.
Act as a “gatekeeper” for requested services with internal stakeholders.
Managing relationship with service providers and vendors to ensure internal stakeholders receive services in line with service level agreements, issues are escalated, incidents are managed and investigated with external service providers.
Provide subject matter expertise on the use of vendors and service providers within the business and actively pursue value from existing contracts.
Main Areas of focus
Prepare and process all vendor invoices including market data and research.
Assist with monthly management of market data and research costs to ensure they are correctly distributed to the various business units (including the payment of invoices, preparation of monthly journals for prepayments and accruals, allocation to appropriate business units)
Assisting with preparation of quarterly reporting on all research and software spend across AMP Investments and checking against forecast vs. actual to identify variances.
Assisting with annual budget for research services and market data
Assist Business Operations Manager with preparation for vendor negotiations on contract renewals for Research and Market data licenses.
Preparation of bi-annual Portfolio Managers listing – ensuring our systems reflect the correct PM data.
Liaising with AMP stakeholders to obtain relevant data and information.
The successful applicant will have:
Preferably has experience within the financial services industry (3-5 years)
An understanding of funds management and financial services vendors such as market data, software, research, and market data suppliers would be highly regarded.
Accounting qualifications are preferred but not essential. Hands on experience with accounting such as accounts payable, amortisation, invoicing, month end process is essential.
Experience with cost management
High level of delivery focus and accuracy in processing
Communication skills e.g., internal stakeholders, external vendors
Developing problem solving and analytical skills and search out for answers.
Is this your dream job?
….then apply today! We review applications as soon as we receive them and if we find our perfect candidate, we may close the role earlier than the advertised close date.
Working for AMP
We are transforming our business. We are looking for people with courage, accountability and integrity who inspire the same in others. If you are comfortable challenging the status-quo and perform at your best in an evolving and complex environment - we need you.
Wellbeing & Benefits
We invest in the health, wellbeing and development of our people by offering a range of great benefits to support you be your best, professionally and personally:
We-Flex: Choose how, when and where you work.
CHAPM Program: Access for you and your family to 24/7 wellbeing and counselling support.
Well-being programs and activities: Annual health checks, flu vaccinations, information sessions.
LinkedIn Learning: and other Learning@AMP programs to grow your career.
Volunteering: opportunities through our AMP Foundation.
Financial Well-Being: competitive home loans, leading superannuation contribution, discounted financial advice and personal insurance.
Inclusion & Diversity
The diversity of our people is core to our ability to innovate, grow and achieve great outcomes for our people, customers, shareholders and the community. If you have a natural curiosity, an appreciation for differences and an innate willingness to help others you will be valued at AMP.
At AMP we are committed to improving employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and we encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent to apply. Read more about our Reconciliation Plan here .
Let us know when you apply what we can do to help you show up at your best during our selection process.
Message to recruitment agencies
Please do not send unsolicited resumes to any AMP employee in relation to this role or others. We cannot accept unsolicited resumes or be responsible for fees related to unsolicited candidates.
