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Investment Operation Analyst
full-timeSydney

Summary

Location

Sydney

Type

full-time

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Key Responsibilities

Financial Management, Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Generate monthly/quarterly client fee billing for Morningstar’s funds and separately managed accounts, including revenue accrual and fee collection.

  • Calculate and process accruals for running expenses accurately and on time and prepare monthly revenue and fees/expenses recovery schedules.

  • Prepare RG97 fees and costs disclosure reports in line with regulatory requirements for funds and key institutional clients.

  • Assist in preparing budgets and forecasts for trusts, managed accounts, and advisory client fees.

  • Process and validate expense invoices for third-party suppliers.

Financial & Data Management

  • Compile and prepare management information reports, including Funds Under Management (FUM) and Assets Under Administration (FUA).

  • Calculate and validate management fees, expense allocations, and cost recovery reports.

Process Improvement, Technology & AI Integration

  • Support operational efficiency by preparing workflows for automation initiatives (including RPA).

  • Assist in implementing AI and advanced analytics tools to improve accuracy and streamline processes.

  • Participate in system upgrades and platform migrations, ensuring data and processes are correctly prepared for transition.

 

Qualifications & Skills

·       Education

    • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.

·       Experience

    • 1-2 years of experience in investment operations, fund administration, financial reporting, or similar roles is desirable. Open to graduates applying also.

    • Exposure to asset management, managed accounts, or investment platforms is desirable.

·       Technical Knowledge (desirable)

    • Understanding of financial instruments and investment products.

    • Knowledge of fee structures, RG97 reporting, and expense management.

    • Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement processes.

·       Systems Proficiency

    • Proficiency in Excel and exposure to data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

·       Compliance & Risk Awareness

    • Understanding of regulatory requirements such as RG97 and ASIC guidelines.

·       Soft Skills

    • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial calculations.

    • Analytical mindset with problem-solving ability.

    • Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.

    • Ability to manage multiple priorities.

 

Why Join Us?

  • Flexibility that works for you: Enjoy a hybrid work model with the perfect balance. 4 days in-office for collaboration and 1 day remote for focused productivity.

  • Be part of something big: Work alongside leading investment management and operations teams shaping the future of financial services.

  • Drive innovation: Take the lead in automation and efficiency initiatives, transforming processes in a dynamic environment.

  • Make an impact: Contribute to strategic projects that enhance investment operations and elevate client service delivery to new heights.

If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.

Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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Other facts

Tech stack
Financial Management,Budgeting,Forecasting,Data Management,Process Improvement,Automation,AI Integration,Analytical Skills,Communication Skills,Attention to Detail,Problem Solving,Stakeholder Management,Excel Proficiency,Regulatory Compliance,Expense Management,Investment Operations

About Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment insights in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The Company offers an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers and owners, retirement plan providers and sponsors, institutional
investors in the debt and private capital markets, and alliances and redistributors. Morningstar provides data and research insights on a wide range of investment offerings, including managed investment products, publicly listed companies, private capital markets, debt securities, and real-time global market data. Morningstar also offers investment management services through its investment advisory subsidiaries, with approximately $369 billion in AUMA as of Sept. 30, 2025. The Company operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries in 32 countries.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Financial Services

What you'll do

  • The Investment Operation Analyst will generate client fee billing, manage revenue accruals, and prepare regulatory reports. Additionally, they will assist in budgeting and forecasting while ensuring operational efficiency through process improvements.

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What does a Investment Operation Analyst do at Morningstar?

As a Investment Operation Analyst at Morningstar, you will: the Investment Operation Analyst will generate client fee billing, manage revenue accruals, and prepare regulatory reports. Additionally, they will assist in budgeting and forecasting while ensuring operational efficiency through process improvements..

Why join Morningstar as a Investment Operation Analyst?

Morningstar is a leading Financial Services company.

Is the Investment Operation Analyst position at Morningstar remote?

The Investment Operation Analyst position at Morningstar is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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