My client a $1 billion dollar Long Only Asset Manager based in London, they are looking to add to their operations team with progression throughout the business long term,
The fund launched 7 years ago and have had great success in growth since, and are now going through an exciting growth period.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Operations
- Trade Settlement
- Engage in a full operational trade lifecycle, including: Allocation, Settlement, Reconciliation, Trade reporting, interacting with Portfolio Managers, Brokers, and Custodians
- Act as a primary contact for day-to-day operational activities
Cash management
- Monitor and process cash transactions
- Substantiate and meet margin calls
Portfolio and Order Management System
- Reconcile positions between the portfolio management system (PMS) and custodians
- Utilise and improve an automated portfolio analytics tool
- Build operations and compliance reports within the PMS
Compliance & Risk Management
- Contribute to the Company's ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting
- Monitor risk parameters and position limits
- Perform ad hoc reviews and analyses as appropriate
Marketing
- Prepare client reports and portfolio data to maintain marketing databases
- Produce monthly/quarterly and ad hoc marketing factsheets/presentations
Skills and Qualifications
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel (VBA knowledge preferred)
- Proactive and inquisitive nature, highly numerate with strong analytical skills
- Values and culture driven
- Understanding of equity markets, knowledge of DTCC and UnaVista is desirable
- A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 2:1 or equivalent
