We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter: Pensions, Savings, Investments. At Aegon, we strive to create a diverse organization that plays a meaningful role in driving greater equity, inclusion and belonging.

Aegon Asset Management outsources our Fund administration and Accounting function for our global business.  Effective oversight of the outsourced third-party service providers is not only a regulatory requirement, but also an extremely important risk mitigation activity for our business. 

We are seeking a Fund Accounting & Oversight Analyst who brings financial experience and expertise who is willing to grow and develop. This role offers you exposure to our Aegon Group Clients, external fund administrator, external auditors and Industry regulators, as well as working with multiple internal groups.

The team is based in Edinburgh and Schiphol this role will be based in Schiphol.

Responsibilities: (List below)

  • Key contact for completion of Financial Statements which will include the full end to end process from timetable creation, audit queries to arranging board sign-off
  • Contribute to the accurate and timely production of regulatory reporting
  • Oversea Expense management process across the various fund ranges
  • Work closely with a variety of stakeholders; to increase awareness of the team and its processes, plus maintain and develop working relationships.
  • Continuously identify and implement process improvements.
  • Participate in various internal projects / change initiatives.
  • Actively support the collective growth of a team with great potential.

Required Qualifications:

You have experience as accountant, controller or reporting specialist within asset management at a financial institution or as auditor at a Big 4 audit firm. You understand the complexity of fixed income products and derivatives.
 
In addition, you have the following qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics or Accounting
  • Knowledge of IFRS and Dutch GAAP is an advantage
  • Experience in working in an international, multinational environment.
  • Excellent communication skills in Dutch and English (both written and oral)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Applications such as Excel and proficient in word, planner, co-pilot
  • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities, able to deal with difficult problems

What We Offer

  • Compensation level depend upon an applicant’s qualifications and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR

  • A collaborative, learning-focused environment

  • A culture that values initiative and continuous improvement

  • Plenty of scope and budget for your personal and professional development

  • A good pension scheme

Aegon Asset Management

Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 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.

Interested? Apply!
Are you interested in joining our Team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply immediately! Do you have some more questions? Send an email to Talent Acquisition via people@aegon.com.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 harnessing 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.

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