Job description

Operations/Middle Office Analyst

My client is a fresh and progressive asset manager, rethinking the conventions of how asset management works for advisers, institutions, investors, asset owners and the industry.

They are looking to recruit a dynamic Operations/Middle Office Analyst for a fresh and progressive asset manager based in the heart of London's west-end

Core Duties and Responsibilities:

· Reconciliation of cash and securities positions and resolving breaks identified

· Assisting with the trade lifecycle and resolving issues with trade settlement and matching

· Helping to improve workflow around maintenance of the fund's investment book of records

· Contributing improvements to the control environment

· Responding to operational queries from key business stakeholder: investment management team, sales, compliance, etc

· Address as hoc inquires front the custodians and administrators.

· Assisting with rebate, commission and distribution fee calculations and payments

Requirements:

The ideal candidate must be a self-starter who can work closely as part of a small Middle Office Team
1 - 2 Years previous investment operations experience within Middle Office/ Back Office within the Asset Management Industry.
The candidate must have attention to detail, be comfortable working under pressure and be able to see the wider picture and look for ways of improving existing processes.
Trade Investment life cycle knowledge
Experience in Equity, Unit Trusts, ETF's, FX, Sovereign Bonds
Experience In other instruments advantageous

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Broadridge (Paladyne) Portfolio Management System (advantage)

Technical Competencies:

Attention to detail and accuracy
Numerate, methodical
Good communication skills
Good decision-making/problem-solving skills
Knowledge of financial markets

Behavioural Competencies:

Results focus
Creative, self-motivated and self-starter
Deadline focus, achieving set goals and projects in a timely fashion
Proactive in taking action, achieving measurable outcomes

Teamwork and Communication:

Ability to interact effectively at all levels
Strong numerical, oral, written and presentation skills Relating and/or working as part of a team