Middle Office Analyst
- Posted 10 May 2023
- Salary Up to £75000 per annum
- LocationLondon
- Job type Permanent
- DisciplineBanking Operations
- ReferenceTradeSupport12_1683701694
- Contact NameWill Goodman
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
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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
