Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is an industry leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders and one of America's best-known brands. Aflac has been recognized as Fortune’s 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity and as one of World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere.com. Our business is about being there for people in need. If you are looking for a home and a flourishing career, Aflac invites you to join us.
Opportunity
AVP, Trade Operations
Salary Range
$140,000 to $185,000
Job Posting End Date
July 10, 2026
Overview
Aflac develops and empowers its people, cultivates relationships, gives back to the community, and celebrates every success along the way. The Aflac Way emphasizes integrity, communication, self‑development, customer service, organizational change, and diversity.
Work Designation
This role is hybrid. You are expected to report to an Aflac office in New York City, NY for at least 60% of the work week and work remotely from home (within the continental U.S.) for the remaining portion of the week.
Core Values
- Acting with Integrity
- Communicating Effectively
- Pursuing Self‑Development
- Serving Customers
- Supporting Change
- Supporting Organizational Goals
- Working with Diverse Populations
Role Success Factors
- Ability to work accurately and efficiently under tight deadlines independently with minimal supervision
- Knowledge & experience in Microsoft Power Automate, Power Query and VBA preferred
- Superior MS Excel skill set including pivot tables, reference and lookup formulas, macros; intermediate MS PowerPoint preferred
- Highly organized with superior attention to detail and the ability to analyze large amounts of data, extract meaningful information, and present findings succinctly
- Ability to identify and improve data accuracy and processes used in production of financial, accounting and investment reporting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and articulate issues clearly and succinctly to all levels of management and stakeholders
- A team player with a strong work ethic and professional attitude
- Reliable and punctual, self‑starter with excellent problem‑solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and departments across the organization
- Demonstrates intellectual curiosity, professional maturity, and a proactive ownership mindset to drive work forward
Education & Experience Required
- 7+ years of relevant work experience in financial services technology and trade operations management (preferably life insurance and/or asset management)
- 5 years of direct experience in Fixed Income, Private Placements and Derivatives operations
- Experience with BBG AIM/MARS/BCOL, Bloomberg terminal, Markit, DTCC CTM, Indus Valley Partners reconciliation, FX ALL or similar software
Education & Experience Preferred
- Experience with margin and collateral management and counterparty interactions is a plus
Principal Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides trading workflow operational support to ensure trade matching and settlement, engages with custodians and internal stakeholders, researches and resolves all trade discrepancies with counterparties.
- Works with Aflac Re Bermuda team, Trading, US CIO office, Japan Operations, Risk, Compliance, IT, Investment Accounting, Custodians, Treasury, FP&A and other key stakeholders.
- Reconciles cash, investment activity and positions between order management system, custodians and accounting systems.
- Maintains books and records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Sets up accounts with brokers and custodians.
- Executes money movement transactions including internal transfers and outgoing wires.
- Assists with set up and maintenance of SSIs.
- Monitors and executes corporate action events.
- Performs daily cash management and cash balance monitoring.
- Monitors and supports securities lending program.
- Assists and supports day‑to‑day management of global custodians.
- Collaborates and contributes to the advancement of controls and process documentation to enhance the control environment.
- Assists in identifying gaps in procedural documentation and making necessary updates.
- Works with vendors and internal groups to evaluate the operational requirements to support existing and new investment instruments and account types.
- Leads the advancement of investment trade operations reports, KPIs and processes; ensures all systems and applications have strong process workflows to minimize errors and time.
- Works with credit, trading, Japan Operations and Aflac Re Bermuda teams as necessary to assist with operational global workflows.
- Participates in or leads ad‑hoc projects.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Total Rewards
The salary range for this job is $140,000 to $185,000. The range is specific to the job and takes into account factors such as education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location and peer compensation. The range is created in good faith based on information known to Aflac at the time of the posting. In addition to base salary, Aflac offers an array of benefits that include medical, dental and vision coverage, prescription drug coverage, health‑care flexible spending, dependent‑care flexible spending, Aflac supplemental policies (Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity offered at no cost to employee), 401(k) plans, annual bonuses and an opportunity to purchase company stock. Aflac provides 11 paid holidays, up to 20 days PTO, and other leaves of absence as needed to support employees’ well‑being. Aflac complies with all applicable leave laws in all states and localities.
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