Operations Analyst – Investment Management
Operations Analyst | London | Up to £60,000 Base plus Bonus and Benefits – Hybrid
Taylor Root has teamed up with an Investment Manager in the search for an Operations Analyst to work closely with the Portfolio Managers on a day-to-day basis.
The successful candidate will have worked in a similar role within an Asset Manager or Investment Manager and has knowledge of the funds industry and proven OTC experience (Futures, Swaps, FX Forwards and IRS)
The role will be in the heart of Canary Wharf, the headquarters boasts onsite amenities such as a gym, staff restaurant and deli bar. With an office population of 5000 staff the atmosphere is second to none with a real buzz on your office days! 😊
Some of the duties include:
- Providing trade support and life-cycle management for portfolios
- Overseeing trade matching, affirmations and confirmations against Counterparties
- Ensuring trade notifications are sent and received by administrators
- Ensuring timely settlement of trades and cash movements between counterparties
- Undertaking trade, position and cash reconciliations, investigating and resolving breaks as appropriate
- Performing collateral management, swap price capture and verification and monitoring of counterparty exposure
What we’re looking for:
- Broad Trade support and settlements knowledge across various asset classes
- Broad knowledge of the trade lifecycle settlement process for Equities, Bonds & Derivatives
- Excellent communication both written and verbal skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multi-task and the ability to work under pressure to observe deadlines
Experience required:
- Broad knowledge of the Funds industry and role of custodians, fund accountants and transfer agents
- Proven OTC experience (Futures, Swaps, FX Forwards and/or IRS)
- Proven Advanced Excel to macro level
- Proven background of delivering process improvements within an Operations function
Please do reach out to me directly to find out more: mariademetri@taylorroot.com
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