Alternative Accounting Oversight Specialist

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long-term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer workplace accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role:

The Alternative Accounting Oversight Specialist will play a key role in a centralised function for Investment Accounting across the various M&G fund ranges, including Alternative and Complex Funds. This team is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of ledger data, providing analytical and regulatory reporting, technical guidance and supporting business change. Linking with other oversight teams to ensure there is consistent and risk based approach across all funds. This will be part of the Investment Accounting Oversight Team and will work closely with many functions within M&G and third party suppliers. This is a 12 month Fixed Term contract.

Key Responsibilities:

The Specialist position is initially to help with the establishment of the NAV oversight function for the in scope M&G fund ranges, by building upon the framework and principles set out by the initial working group. The individual will work to implement the agreed oversight checks and make sure procedures and controls are documented. They will also provide analytical and technical support to the wider Investment Accounting Oversight Team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Review and investigation of highlighted NAV exceptions and their components
• Maintenance of key relationships such as Third-Party Administrators, Data Management etc
• Analysis of emerging trends and issues
• Further develop the oversight framework
• Ensure that all controls and procedures are documented up to date.

You will have:

• Technical experience of the pricing and workings of Investment Funds
• Previous experience within a NAV oversight function within Financial Services
• Experience in setting up new processes and procedures
• Be able to deliver results in a fast paced environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Willingness to learn through practical application
• Experience of different assets types and valuation methodologies
• Accountant by qualification or experience

Recruiter: Sarah Hawkins

Job Level: Experienced Colleague

What we offer:

• As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions.We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services – to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.
• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave – as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options – for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit Life at M&G

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions.

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: careers@mandg.com