Full-Time

Investment Accounting Systems Lead

Updated on 11/20/2024

Global Atlantic Financial Group

Global Atlantic Financial Group

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides capital and risk management solutions

Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$76k - $144.6kAnnually

+ Annual Cash Bonuses + Long-term Incentives + Sales Incentives

Mid

No H1B Sponsorship

Boston, MA, USA

Hybrid position; employees are in the office 3-4 days per week.

Category
Financial Accounting
Financial Analysis
Accounting
Required Skills
Power BI
Agile
Redshift
SQL
Tableau
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Undergraduate degree in an IT related field or accounting with an MIS focus.
  • 2-5 years’ experience with Fixed Income Investment and/or Investment Accounting, a plus
  • General understanding of Life and Annuity products, a plus
  • 2 years of demonstrable experience with Tableau or Power BI
  • Desirable, but not mandatory: Experience in the following technologies – Relational Databases, Redshift, MS Excel
  • Experience with a low-code platform
  • Experience in a Virtual Desktop Environment
  • Experience with Agile principles
  • Experienced SQL developer with general development skills with proven experience across 2+ programming languages, a plus
  • Strong understanding of Fixed Income Investments and awareness of Investment Accounting in the Life and Annuity insurance industry, a plus
  • Experience eliciting data requirements from business users.
  • Experience building sustainable reports from an organizational data source.
  • Proven experience working with vendors
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills and documentation skills
  • Work cross-functionally within IT, with an emphasis working with a data team.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Investment Accounting data team on any data needs for reporting.
  • Define backlog items and requirements/design for IT Data team.
  • Design and develop reporting solutions to facilitate the Investment Accounting business process that complements the Global Atlantic Data Strategy.
  • Participate in testing and verification of technical solutions.
  • Become a subject matter expert in Investment Accounting Data Management capabilities.
  • Maintain application and reporting requirements to ensure appropriate documentation exists.
  • Provide training to new and existing users on current and future functionality.
  • Manage and facilitate all incidents from Priority 1 to Priority 4, which includes, but not limited to, providing support to users of applications, responding to user-based questions, tickets and assists with troubleshooting issues within platform.
  • Manage day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple projects or requests.
  • Provides on-call assistance as requested, for after-hours issues and support needs.
  • Resolve incidents if able to, otherwise escalate as needed. (provide tier-2 incident response)
  • Role will be responsible for developing and designing Tableau workbooks and dashboards, working directly with end users to elicit requirements and gather feedback.
Global Atlantic Financial Group

Global Atlantic Financial Group

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Global Atlantic Financial Group specializes in providing capital and risk management solutions for retirement and life insurance companies. They offer products like annuities, which provide a steady income stream for retirees, and focus on building long-term partnerships with their clients to tailor strategies that meet specific financial goals. What distinguishes them from competitors is their client-centric approach and commitment to integrity. Their goal is to foster a purpose-driven culture that invests in their people and communities.

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$986.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

41%

1 year growth

41%

2 year growth

41%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The groundbreaking partnership with Service Corporation International positions Global Atlantic as a leader in the preneed insurance market.
  • Expansion plans, including job creation in multiple offices, indicate robust business growth and opportunities for career advancement.
  • Sponsorship of initiatives like the SCORE pitch competition and Fintech Sandbox highlights Global Atlantic's commitment to innovation and community support.

What critics are saying

  • The financial services sector is highly competitive, requiring continuous innovation to maintain market position.
  • Dependence on partnerships, such as with Service Corporation International, could pose risks if these relationships falter.

What makes Global Atlantic Financial Group unique

  • Global Atlantic's focus on both in-force and new business needs sets it apart from competitors who may only specialize in one area.
  • Their client-centric approach ensures tailored solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
  • The company's strong emphasis on integrity and community investment fosters a purpose-driven culture that resonates with clients and employees alike.

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