At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the proxy voting process and ensure accurate execution of voting activities.
- Company: Join a leading global investment management firm with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, and generous leave for community volunteering.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for professional growth and community involvement.
- Why this job: Develop expertise in a high-profile area of investment operations while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: 1-3 years in investment operations; familiarity with proxy voting is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 Β£ per year.
About Man Group
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent. Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion and operate across multiple offices globally.
Job Profile Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Proxy Voting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with experience in investment operations β ideally with some exposure to proxy voting or corporate actions β to develop deep expertise in a specialised and high-profile area of investment operations. You will support the end-to-end proxy voting process, working closely with team members to ensure accurate and timely execution of voting activity across Man Group's accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Proxy Voting Support β Assist in the day-to-day management of proxy voting activity, including ballot monitoring, vote instruction preparation, and execution across relevant platforms.
- Platform Operations β Develop working knowledge of proxy voting platforms (e.g. Glass Lewis or equivalent), supporting the accuracy of system data and processing of ballots.
- Workflow Assistance β Managing voting workflows, ensuring deadlines are met and escalating issues in a timely manner.
- Data Quality β Assist with reconciliations, exception handling, and the maintenance of accurate records and audit trails across all proxy voting activity.
- Compliance Support β Help ensure voting activity aligns with applicable regulatory requirements and client accounts, flagging queries or discrepancies to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Reporting β Contribute to the preparation of internal and client-facing voting reports and management information.
- Process Improvement β Participate in initiatives to improve operational efficiency and support the documentation of procedures and controls.
- Third Party Liaison β Liaise with custodians, prime brokers, proxy agents, and external teams to ensure timely and accurate account set-up and processing of voting instructions.
Experience & Qualifications
- 1β3 years of experience in an investment operations, fund administration, or related financial services role.
- Exposure to proxy voting processes, platforms, or corporate actions.
- Strong analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good understanding of financial instruments, fund structures, and/or capital markets.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with custodian or prime brokerage operational workflows.
Skills & Competencies
- Eager to learn and develop expertise in a specialised operational function.
- Methodical and process-driven, with a strong focus on accuracy and risk awareness.
- Good communicator, comfortable working with internal teams and external counterparties.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a collaborative team-oriented approach.
- The ability to prioritise effectively during high-volume periods.
Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.
Proxy Voting, Senior Analyst in London employer: Man Group
At Man Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London that fosters inclusion and professional growth. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and unique opportunities for community engagement through our 'Mankind' days. Join us to be part of a collaborative team where your contributions are valued and you can thrive in a culture that champions equality and innovation.