Financial Systems Analyst

Job Description Summary

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 350+ investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $446 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 1,130 employees work from 16 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 a Financial Systems Analyst on the Finance Application Support Team, you will support critical finance applications and collaborate with colleagues in the United States and the Netherlands. Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will help maintain and troubleshoot applications, provide timely user support, and partner with a global team across time zones and cultures. You will use analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify root causes, resolve issues efficiently, improve processes, and implement practical solutions. Success in this role requires attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining application stability and delivering responsive support. This position offers an excellent opportunity for someone starting or early in their career to build valuable experience in financial systems, application support, and global finance operations while learning from experienced colleagues and contributing to continuous improvement.

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must possess legal authorization to work for our company in the U.S. without the need for immigration sponsorship or otherwise serving as an employer of record for immigration employment purposes. At this time, this role is not eligible for immigration-related employment authorization sponsorship.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for Tagetik finance processes, including data models, data integrations, workflows, and multidimensional reporting solutions.
• Evaluate manual processes and design efficient, sustainable solutions within Tagetik.
• Collaborate with business teams across multiple countries to prioritize requests and incidents, meet deadlines, and minimize operational disruption.
• Investigate Tagetik production issues, identify root causes, and implement timely, effective solutions.
• Perform accurate system maintenance to support reliable monthly, quarterly, and budgeting processes in Tagetik.
• Extract, validate, and analyze financial data from accounting and related information systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve business and system issues and support effective finance operations.
• Participate in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, iteration planning, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and program increment planning.
• Use Scrum boards to organize priorities, track progress, and communicate the status of assigned work.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and/or equivalent work experience.
• Developing and implementing process improvements.
• Working knowledge of financial area preferred (for example, investments, insurance products, premium).
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, customer service approach.
• Detail-oriented, accurate; analytical, work effectively individually and within a team, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experienced working with and/or supporting Tagetik or similar CPM application.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze large data sets, understand organizational processes, and assess the impact of proposed changes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, an analytical mindset, a customer-focused approach, and a willingness to take ownership of new assignments.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively, with strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with advanced Excel and SQL, including the ability to analyze data and write and troubleshoot queries; experience with VBA, database development, or Microsoft Copilot is beneficial.

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.

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Why Work for Us

At Aegon Asset Management, we invest in You.

Our people are our greatest asset; with a competitive rewards program including incentive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement programs, and learning and development opportunities, our employees are engaged and empowered.  Come be a part of driving our success!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.

Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Aegon Companies. Please contact: [email protected] if you are a job seeker with a disability, or are assisting someone with a disability, and require assistance to apply for one of our jobs.

Technical Assistance:

If you experience technical problems during the application process, please email [email protected].