Security & Portfolio Analyst

Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesIncludes the following, other duties may be assigned as needed:Responsible for security and portfolio details across the systems infrastructure.For securities:System setup and maintenance, pricing, and exchange ratesInstructing on and processing all voluntary corporate actions (internal and external)Processing mandatory corporate actionsSupports Pricing CommitteeAdministers proxy votingProvides class action oversightSignificant ownership reportingPortfoliosOnboarding new portfolio for relevant portfolio management systems and with key business partnersProper implementation of fund changes including renaming and index adjustmentsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneQualificationsHistory of advanced system comprehension and usage; ability to understand how data flows throughout the different systems and organizationKnowledge of industry terminology, security identifiers, and history about researching security details, values and actionsKnowledge about corporate actions and history processingStrong understanding of financial markets and an interest in investingKnowledge about different asset classes (equity, fixed income, spots, forwards, options, futures, swaps), investment products (mutual funds, ETFs, ETNs, separately managed accounts) and transaction types/sources (buys and sells, shorts and covers, expiration, maturity, corporate actions, etc.)Experience working with diverse range of financial professionals including operations, trading, marketing and ITFocus on streamlining and improving processes/workflowExperience with system conversion and implementation a plusEducation And/or ExperienceBachelor Degree in business, finance, marketing, mathematics or relevant degrees3-5 years at an asset manager, RIA or similar investment firm performing comparable operational functionsGeneral Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Track record of hands-on problem solvingAbility to analyze dataMeticulous and detail-orientedHistory of successful multitaskingStrong communication skillsHistory of successfully working in teamsAbility to work independently and take a task to completion in a timely mannerQuick learner and ability to adapt to new situationsLanguage And Communication SkillsStrong communication skills required as individual works closely with many areas of the business, sharing important information that is reportedVanEck is committed to treating all applicants and employees fairly and to providing equal opportunity in compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws. VanEck does not and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, color, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, covered-veteran or military status, genetic information, and/or any other factor protected by law.