Finance Analyst

Company: Global Atlantic Financial Group
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 22, 2021

Job Description:

Pursuant to Company policy, all employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 to access GA facilities. Currently, most of our interviews will occur over video. All offices are currently open, and our employees are back 4 days a week in NY and 3 days a week in all other offices. If you have questions on this policy, please contact recruiting@gafg.com. COMPANY OVERVIEW Global Atlantic Financial Group is a leader in the U.S. life insurance and annuity industry, serving the needs of individuals and institutions. With differentiated investment and risk management capabilities, deep client relationships, and a strong financial foundation, the company has established a track record of delivering proven, value-added solutions and long-term growth. Global Atlantic is a majority-owned subsidiary of KKR, a leading global investment firm that offers asset management and capital markets solutions across multiple strategies. Global Atlantic is looking for a diverse team of talented individuals who reinforce our culture of collaboration and innovation. We are dedicated to the career development of our people because we know they are critical to our long-term success. Join our team and come grow with us.-- Global Atlantic Financial Company invites applications to join the team as a Finance Analyst.--The Analyst will support the company's Institutional business segment by delivering accounting and control functions.--A key goal for this role is to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information, specifically supporting the accounting for targeted financial instruments managing risk in the Institutional business segment.--The Analyst will monitor results of performance of the financial instruments and produce analyses on actual to expected performance The Analyst will receive exposure to various financial instruments as it relates to the Institutional business strategy. The Analyst will support the broader team of financial reporting professionals; completing validation of information provided by company sources This is an extraordinary opportunity to grow with our dynamic and leading long-term, reinsurance business to gain exposure to life and annuity business across several accounting and capital regimes. Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete monthly and quarterly reconciliations and establish tight accounting procedures and data control
• Gather and complete information on investment performance of financial instruments and investigate unexpected results
• Present performance and flux analysis findings to CAO and CFO
• Identify opportunities for automation and enhancement of information to better monitor and report on investment performance
• Maintain reporting for Management, Risk, Tax, and other stakeholders
• Build, document and maintain controls, testing and procedures
• Address questions on new financial instruments and partner with servicing teams, review and flag issues.
• Complete build of reporting and close workbooks for new financial instruments
• Provide support on new reinsurance transactions by following up and tracking deliverables for team, investigating execution questions
• Assist in drafting accounting transaction memos Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
  • Recent college graduates are encouraged to apply
  • Experience in financial reporting or accounting roles, a plus
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to influence others and communicate across all areas of the company
  • Ability to manage competing priorities with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Proven success delivering automation solutions highly desirable
  • Familiarity with Essbase, Hyperion, W Desk, Tableau, and other reporting and analysis applications a plus Global Atlantic's total rewards package is reflective of our corporate values, particularly diversity, excellence and innovation, with a focus on inclusion, pay equity, and flexibility. We are proud to support your personal and professional growth and well-being through programs such as educational assistance, virtual physical therapy, remote/onsite fitness reimbursement, a medical second opinion program, pet insurance, military leave, parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility and family planning coverage. We strive to foster a culture of total well-being through community outreach and charitable giving programs. We are active in our communities-
    • New York: Red Hook Conservancy, Girls Who Invest and The Bowery Mission
    • Boston: Cradles to Crayons, Project Bread, Let's Get Ready, Rise Against Hunger, Salvation Army and many other local volunteer organizations in around the Boston area
    • Hartford:--Habitat for Humanity, Foodshare, Humane Society, Hands on Hartford, Mercy Shelter and Dog Star Rescue
    • Indianapolis: Elevate Indianapolis, Gleaners Food Bank and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
    • Batesville: American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Angels of Giving, Margaret Mary Health Foundation, Ripley County Community Foundation, Safe Passage, Batesville High School Sponsorships, local area youth sports and food pantries, as well as many others
    • Des Moines: United Way, Central Iowa Shelter & Services, Junior Achievement of Central Iowa and Make a Wish Foundation
    • Berwyn: Food drive and will be planning an event to help a local family over the holidays
    • Atlanta: Packaged Good Organization, which helps the most vulnerable community members with providing personalized care packages for people in need including the elderly, our armed forces, the homeless and hospitalized kids
    • Bermuda: Sponsor of a weekly feeding program operated by The Hamilton Seventh-Day Adventist Church Social platforms provide an environment to collaborate with others and participate in friendly competitions towards achieving physical, emotional and financial well-being. Our highly competitive health, retirement, life and disability plans can be tailored to best suit your needs and those of your whole family. Global Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can meaningfully contribute to our success. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate in employment on any basis that is prohibited by federal, state or local laws. More than that, we strive to be inclusive of all backgrounds and experiences, which we feel gives us a competitive advantage in the market and within our firm. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. If you are hired and require an accommodation for any protected status, please email benefits@gafg.com. How did you hear about this job? (if you were referred, please indicate the name of your referrer) Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? What is your desired salary (break out bonus and base)? What is your full address? Example:--32 Longview LaneWest Hartford, CT 06107 Voluntary Inclusion Questions We encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As such, we are committed to achieving a diverse candidate pool for open positions and that our interview teams are made up of employees from different backgrounds. Sharing your background with us will help us with that focus, although recruiters and hiring managers will not have the ability to see individual responses (only aggregate information). This information is not used to determine who is selected for interviews or will be hired, but is helpful in identifying resources, sites and groups which add value in increasing our applicant pool and ensures that we attract the best and most diverse workforce. This is purely voluntary but will help our mission to be inclusive. Which category below best describes you (please select only one): Black/African Origin East Asian (for example- Chinese, Korean, Japanese) Hispanic, Latin, or Spanish Origin Middle Eastern or North African Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Non-Hispanic White or Caucasian More than one of these categories describes me I don't wish to answer How do you currently describe your gender identity? (please select only one) Male Female Non-Binary/Third Gender I don't wish to answer Have you been diagnosed with any disability or impairment? (please select only one) Yes No I don't wish to answer Do you identify as a veteran or as being or having been a member of the military? (please select only one) Yes No I don't wish to answer Do you consider yourself a member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans or Queer (LGBTQ+) community? (please select only one) Yes No I don't wish to answer Which of the following best describes your education status? (please select the one option that fits you best) College graduate First-generation college graduate In the process of completing my college degree

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