Great opportunity at NBIM! (1 year maternity cover)

Norges Bank Investment Management manages the Government Pension Fund Global, and has assets worth more than 1,4 trillion USD. The fund is invested in international equity and fixed income markets and real estate. As manager of one of the world's largest funds we have developed a highly skilled investment organisation with a global outlook. We are about 700 people from 38 countries based in Oslo, London, New York and Singapore.

One of our team members will be on maternity leave for a year, and this role is intended to provide coverage during that period.

We are seeking a dedicated and results oriented Associate to join the Transaction Management team in Oslo. You will perform a variety of middle office functions to support trading. The ideal candidate must have interest in IT tools and be eager to learn financial products and the life-cycle of a transaction.

We encourage women to apply.

The position is located in Oslo and will report to the Head of Transaction Management, Karianne Bertram.

What you will do

If you are excited about working in a dedicated team covering a wide area of responsibilities, you could be the candidate for us. Working closely with colleagues based around the world in a global organisation, you will be given guidance as necessary, but you will also be given autonomy and responsibilities early on. You’re expected to learn new skills, display initiative and be self-driven. We can in addition promise you a lot of fun and great colleagues.

Here are some of your tasks:

• Managing and settling transactions in an automated fashion
• Serve as primary coverage for pre-matching, allocation and settlements
• Supporting all asset classes and instrument types, including equities, fixed income, derivatives and real assets
• Driving development initiatives as part of a team
• Interacting with our global custodian and other vendors to manage deliveries and relationships
• Participating in project work and business process enhancement initiatives

What you need

• To succeed in this role, it's key to have strong technical skills, the capability to solve problems programmatically, and hands-on experience with Python, R, SQL, AWS, or equivalent languages and tools.
• To understand and have a keen interest in learning of financial instruments and settlement operations in capital markets
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, IT, or other numeric fields.

Who you are

• Build relationships with end users and external vendors
• Ability to take ownership and initiatives of issues
• Have a problem-solving mindset, and drive things forward
• Analytical creativity and intellectual curiosity with a strong attention to detail
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills and a high level of integrity

What we offer

Norges Bank Investment Management offers a rewarding, international fast-paced working environment, and the opportunity to play a role in safeguarding and building financial wealth for future generations as part of one of the world’s largest funds. Norges Bank Investment Management has a performance culture that values the contribution of every individual and focuses on professional growth.

Our core values of excellence, innovation, integrity, and team spirit underpin our culture and how we operate across all our offices. Our organisation is grounded in trust, high ethical standards, a flat hierarchy, and diversity. We aim to increase the share of women to exceed or match the industry average across all functions. Norges Bank Investment Management is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.

Perks and benefits

We offer everyone at the fund competitive pay, an engaging work environment, and an opportunity for personal growth and development. In addition, you can look forward to:

• Work with purpose - Through responsible investment and active ownership, we work to safeguard and build financial wealth for future generations.
• Learning budget – Being the best requires continuous improvement. In the fund, you’ll get support to take courses and certifications to stay inspired and learn new skills.
• Keep it healthy – In addition to in-house gym, basketball court, and squash court, we have multiple sports clubs and offer discounts on gym memberships and stores.
• Out of office – When you’re taking time off, we provide access to holiday facilities in Norway and abroad, for you and your family. Find your charging station and come back energised!
• Moving places – Moving to a new home can be both stressful and time consuming. As part of Norges Bank, we offer home and consumer loans to all our employees to make the transition easier.
• Staying safe – We take the safety of our employees extremely serious. That’s why everyone is offered a comprehensive life and disability insurance plan, so you can relax and focus on what matters!

Are you interested?

We would love to hear from you! You can apply through the link in this ad, that will take you to the application form in our recruitment system.

Applications will be reviewed consecutively throughout the application period.

Do you have questions about the role or the team?

Please contact Hiring Manager Karianne Bertram.

Please note:

Employment with Norges Bank is conditional on approved security check in accordance with Norges Bank’s rules, which may include criminal background and credit checks, and approved verification of employment history and academic records.

Application close at 23:59 CET