We are currently working with a very exciting institutional emerging markets asset manager who are looking to add an Operations Analyst to their team here in London.
Requirements
- University honours degree, we will consider most academic disciplines but scientific, mathematics, or engineering backgrounds are more likely to meet expectations in respect of problem solving and data analysis.
- Detail-oriented, self-motivated, with a strong aptitude for numbers and problem solving.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Confidence working with Microsoft products, including advanced Excel with VBA
- Experience of a programming language is required, Python is preferred
- Eligibility to work indefinitely in the UK without restrictions.
The Role
Portfolio Operations
- Oversight of trade settlement.
- Trade reconciliation, working with trading counterparties to resolve discrepancies.
- Cash management analysis for trading and settlement.
- Running performance attribution and risk reporting.
- Counterparty and custodian relationship management - including new broker set up, new market set up, AML/KYC refresh, and keeping associated necessary registrations current.
- Performance and attribution reporting to support the Marketing & Client Services Team.
Portfolio Valuation and Administration Oversight
- Validate daily, weekly and monthly portfolio performance estimates.
- Review and reconciliation of month-end NAV figures produced by fund administrators and client custodians.
- Responding to queries from and providing support as required to fund auditors and fiduciaries.
