Senior Analyst - Portfolio Reconciliations

Posted 01 November 2021
Salary £45000 - £47000 per annum
LocationWest End
Job type Permanent
Discipline Banking Operations
ReferenceNPR_1635769939
Contact NameWill Goodman

Job description

Our client, a global leading Investment Manager based in the West End of London are looking to recruit a Senior Portfolio Reconciliations Analyst. Our client's Senior Portfolio Reconciliation role requires daily collaboration with internal & external stakeholders, (e.g. custodians, banks, investment managers, Middle office vendors); involves performing daily position and cash reconciliations across the client portfolios.

Main responsibilities will include;

  • Display exemplary conduct and live by our organizations Code of Conduct.
  • Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct across the business
  • Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance
  • Take lead in managing BAU activities and department related projects, including supporting the Analysts and be first point of contact for escalation of issues
  • Develop business relationships with our internal stakeholders and external vendors with a view to improving current processes and service delivery

To be considered for this position, ideal candidates must have the following experience & skills;

  • Relevant Bachelor's degree e.g in Business, Finance, Economics, Math, Accounting or Computer Science (or equivalent experience)
  • 3-5 years' relevant working experience in an asset management, custody or fund administration environment is preferred
  • Good understanding and previous experience working with Bloomberg REC function is preferred
  • Knowledge of Trade Settlement and Collateral would be beneficial
  • In depth experience of Portfolio and/or Fund accounting
  • Good understanding of NAV reconciliations and valuations
  • In depth knowledge of a range of asset classes, such as Equity, Fixed Income, and Derivatives
  • Previous investment operations experience within a Back Office or Middle Office of Asset Management Firm; Fund Administration or Middle Office service providers
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, with advanced working knowledge of Excel