Manager, Investment Operations (Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) or Remote)

Where you’ll work:
Our flexible, hybrid work model offers the option to work remotely or in the office.

How you’ll contribute: 

As a Middle Office Manager, Investment Operations, you’ll be responsible for oversight and Vendor Management of BHF’s Collateral Agent while managing the day-to-day collateral operations for the Derivative Hedging Strategy. Key responsibilities include collateral requirements for eligible assets and their confirmation, settlement, interest payments, reconciliations and communications/reporting on Derivative and Capital Markets Collateral transactions. This role will be multi-dimensional, as it will require the skill set to address all trading settlement, custodial and collateral open items as they relate to position and cash breaks. They will be expected to work closely with the Front Office and the Treasury team.

In this role, you’ll get to:

• Collaborate with Treasury, Middle Office, Front Office, Custody and Collateral Agent
• Provide oversight of external Collateral Agent
• Identify process improvements and serve as Collateral Lead for driving new initiatives
• Participate in Liquidity Working Group sessions to evaluate existing collateral
• Research and remedy collateral breaks

We’re looking for people who have: 

• Knowledge of Collateral Management / Derivative Products, inclusive but not limited to, (Equity Options, Total Return Swaps, Interest Rate Swaps, Bond Forwards, Currency Swaps, Cliques, Spot and Forward FX / Payments)
• Knowledge of REPOs
• Working knowledge of Blackrock Aladdin, Acadia, TriOptima triResolve
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – the ability to convey a broad array of information succinctly and accurately
• Excellent organization, planning and time management skills and the ability to multitask.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Ability to interface with all levels of management
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to change in a dynamic work environment
• Excellent analytical, investment and business acumen
• High level attention to detail

Research shows some people may not apply for a role if they don’t check all the boxes of a job description. If you don’t check every box listed, that’s okay. We would love to hear from you.

What you’ll receive:

• Compensation – Base salary ranging from $130,000 - $150,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results.
• Flexible Work Environment – Work remotely or in the office to better thrive in all areas of life.
• Paid Time Off – Recharge with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 16 paid company holidays per calendar year plus paid volunteer time and paid study time.
• Financial Health – Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%), 15% employee stock purchase plan discount, and financial counseling services.
• Health and Wellness – Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family.
• Family Support – Care for loved ones with up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up dependent care, dependent care flexible spending account, and up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum during your adoption, infertility, or surrogacy journey.
• Life and Disability Support – Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance.

The company and your department may occasionally gather in person throughout the year to foster a culture of belonging and promote team building. We’d love for you to join us during those company-wide and department-wide events to help you strengthen connections across the company.

Why join us?
Brighthouse Financial is on a mission to help people achieve financial security. Our company is one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,* and we specialize in products designed to help people protect what they’ve earned and ensure it lasts.

We empower employees to collaborate, bring their passion to work, and make an impact. Our inclusive work environment fosters a culture that celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. You can find out more about our company culture by visiting brighthousefinancial.com/about-us/careers/.

We’re one of the largest providers of annuities and life insurance in the U.S.,* and our commitment to being a great place to work has earned us recognition from Forbes as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers, from Newsweek as one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America, and as one of the Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte.
 
* Ranked by 2023 admitted assets. Best’s Review®: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. AM Best, 2024.