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2023-08-28

Analyst Investment Data and Analytics

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Voya Financial
Analyst Investment Data and Analytics
Atlanta, GA
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Job Description

Together we fight for everyone’s opportunity for a better financial future.

We will do this together — with customers, partners and colleagues. We will fight for others, not against: We will stand up for and champion everyone’s access to opportunities. The status quo is not good enough … we believe every individual and every community deserves access to financial opportunities. We are determined to support both individuals and communities in reaching a better financial future. We know that reaching this future depends on our actions today.

Like our Purpose Statement, Voya believes in being bold and committed to action. We are committed to a work environment where the differences that we are born with — and those we acquire throughout our lives — are understood, valued and intentionally pursued. We believe that our employees own our culture and have a responsibility to foster an environment where we all feel comfortable bringing our whole selves to work. Purposefully bringing our differences together to positively influence our culture, serve our clients and enrich our communities is essential to our vision.

** **Are you ready to join a company with a strong purpose and a winning culture? Start your Voyage – ****Apply Now

Get to Know the Opportunity

Voya is seeking a highly motivated self-starter for an expanding investment analytics and data governance team. Success in this role requires a strong analytical mindset and a high attention to detail. You will have a visible impact on the investment data of the firm as an integral part of Voya Investment Management’s data governance.

The Contributions You Will Make

  • Investigate data quality issues affecting investment analytics and risk metrics; coordinate resolution with other groups as required.
  • Work alongside investment teams on daily support, as well as ad hoc projects.
  • Prepare daily portfolio and benchmark investment reconciliations.
  • Promptly respond to investment data requests from key customers, including traders, portfolio managers, sales, and client service personnel.
  • Assist with RFP and consultant inquiries.
  • Assist with setup of new investment portfolios.
  • Lead and complete projects as assigned to support investment data controls and operational readiness for investment mandates.
  • Bring a fresh perspective on existing issues, processes, and controls to develop and recommend new and improved controls and procedural enhancements.

Minimum Knowledge and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • 2-5 years of investment industry experience and exposure to fixed income analytics or fixed income portfolio management.
  • Ability to communicate and interact directly with senior investment personnel in a manner that clearly articulates solutions and conveys confidence.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL and VBA a strong plus.
  • Familiarity with investment technology platforms and systems. Exposure to BlackRock Solutions Aladdin® is a plus.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines (e.g., month-end, & quarter-end).
  • Ability to independently and creatively resolve problems utilizing appropriate resources.
  • Ability to keep pace with a rapidly changing business environment.
  • Ability to juggle multiple priorities to support key constituents.
  • Strong accountability and focus on execution.
  • High levels of ethics, values, and integrity.
  • Flexibility and adaptability; Needs to be fluid and effective as business conditions and organizational dynamics change.
  • Adapt communication and style to meet colleagues’ needs and express information in a clear, direct way.
  • Demonstrate high energy, resiliency, capacity, and the ability to handle multiple priorities and execute.

Preferred Knowledge and Experience

  • Progress toward CFA Charter, MBA, or Master’s in quantitative discipline desired.

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** Compensation Pay Disclosure:**

Voya is committed to pay that’s fair and equitable, which means comparable pay for comparable roles and responsibilities.

The below annual base salary range reflects the expected hiring range(s) for this position in the location(s) listed. In addition to base salary, Voya offers incentive opportunities (i.e., annual cash incentives, sales incentives, and/or long-term incentives) based on the role to reward the achievement of annual performance objectives. Please note that this salary information is solely for candidates hired to perform work within one of these locations, and refers to the amount Voya Financial is willing to pay at the time of this posting.

Actual compensation offered may vary from the posted salary range based upon the candidate’s geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salaries for part-time roles will be prorated based upon the agreed upon number of hours to be regularly worked.

$84,000 - $105,000 USD

** Be Well. Stay Well.**

Voya provides the resources that can make a difference in your lives. To us, this means thriving physically, financially, socially and emotionally. Voya benefits are designed to help you do just that. That’s why we offer an array of plans, programs, tools and resources with one goal in mind: To help you and your family be well and stay well.

** What We Offer**

  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance plans
  • 401(k) Savings plan – with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%)
  • Voya Retirement Plan – employer paid cash balance retirement plan (4%)
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
  • Paid time off – including 20 days paid time off, nine paid company holidays and a flexible Diversity Celebration Day.
  • Paid volunteer time — 40 hours per calendar year

Learn more aboutVoya benefits (download PDF)

** Critical Skills**

At Voya, we have identified the following critical skills which are key to success in our culture:

  • Customer Focused : Passionate drive to delight our customers and offer unique solutions that deliver on their expectations.
  • ** Critical Thinking :** Thoughtful process of analyzing data and problem solving data to reach a well-reasoned solution.
  • ** Team Mentality :** Partnering effectively to drive our culture and execute on our common goals.
  • Business Acumen : Appreciation and understanding of the financial services industry in order to make sound business decisions.
  • ** Learning Agility :** Openness to new ways of thinking and acquiring new skills to retain a competitive advantage.

Learn more about ****[Critical Skills](https://corporate.voya.com/careers/working-voya-financial/critical- skills)

** Equal Employment Opportunity**

Voya Financial is an equal-opportunity employer. Voya Financial provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law.

** Reasonable Accommodations**

Voya is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Voya will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please reference resources for applicants with disabilities.

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