Job Description Summary

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $341 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Position Overview:

As part of the finance department, the Global Application Support Team is seeking a skilled individual to join the team. This position is located in our Cedar Rapids, IA, office and will involve collaborating with team members based in both the US and the Netherlands. It is also subject to our two-day work policy, under which employees work in the office twice a week.

As a member of the Global Application Support Team, you will be responsible for providing support and assistance in maintaining and troubleshooting various applications used within the finance department. This role requires good communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members across different time zones and cultural backgrounds.

In this fast-paced and dynamic environment, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are essential. The ideal candidate should possess analytical skills to identify and resolve issues efficiently. Additionally, the ability to improve existing processes and implement innovative solutions is highly valued.

The successful candidate is expected to be detailed oriented and demonstrate excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of applications, resolving technical issues, and providing timely support to end-users.

Overall, this position offers you an exciting opportunity to work in a global team, contribute to the finance department's success, and make a significant impact through continuous improvement and exceptional support.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support for Tagetik finance processes, including data model, ETL, workflow, and MDX support.
• Assist in the analysis of manual processes and implementation of innovative solutions within Tagetik.
• Work with consultants to resolve system identified issues or implement new processes to achieve reporting objectives.
• Interact with multiple country units and prioritize requests/incidents to complete tasks in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are maintained without interruption to productivity.
• Evaluate breaks in Tagetik production processes and implement fixes in a fast-paced environment.
• Perform maintenance tasks accurately within Tagetik to ensure monthly, quarterly, and budget processes perform precisely.
• Extract financial data from various accounting and information systems to perform analysis.
• Participate on project teams, translating business requirements into technical solutions.
• Work effectively with other departments/divisions to ensure Tagetik business issues are resolved for the success of the company.
• Participate in SAFE (Scaled Agile Framework) ceremonies, such as daily standups, sprint review, retrospectives, iteration planning, and program increment planning.
• Utilize a scrum board in managing work/projects.

 Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and/or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience, with degree.
• Advanced computer skills. This position requires administrative/developer experience with Tagetik (i.e. developing ETLs, MDX Calculations, Allocations, Form architecture and Data Model maintenance/creation).
• Technical expertise includes but is not limited to database development, advanced Excel skills, VBA code and SQL query understanding/writing/troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Solid knowledge of accounting/financial area preferred (for example, investments, and insurance products, premium).
• The energy and ability to champion/support process improvements.
• Attention to detail, ability to process large amounts of data to draw conclusions, willingness to learn processes within the organization and identify impacts related to change initiatives.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, ability to handle multiple projects, customer service approach, willingness to take on new projects, and an analytical mindset.
• Work effectively individually and within a team; organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience working on/with an Agile (SAFe) based team.
• Power BI Experience is a plus.

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

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Why Work for Us

At Aegon Asset Management, we invest in You.

Our people are our greatest asset; with a competitive rewards program including incentive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement programs, and learning and development opportunities, our employees are engaged and empowered.  Come be a part of driving our success!

Equal Opportunity Employer:

AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.

Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Aegon Companies. Please contact: [email protected] if you are a job seeker with a disability, or are assisting someone with a disability, and require assistance to apply for one of our jobs.

Technical Assistance:

If you experience technical problems during the application process, please email [email protected].