At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle manual processing tasks in Fund Administration and Accounting while learning from experienced professionals.
- Company: Global Asset Management firm with a friendly and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work model, pension, healthcare, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Excellent career growth potential in a dynamic and ethical work environment.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in Investment Operations and make a real impact in the finance sector.
- Qualifications: Graduate or part-qualified accountant with a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 46240 £ per year.
The Role
Asset Management – Investment Operations Middle Office, Fund Administration/ Fund Accounting Associate – 12-month FTC - (Equities & Private Equity: Graduate level, or some Operations/ Fund Administration experience)
Martis Search are representing a West End based, but global Asset Management company to hire an Asset Management – Investment Operations Middle Office, Fund Administration/ Fund Accounting Associate to join their Investment Operations Middle Office for a 12-month FTC. This is an excellent opportunity for an established, but growing West End based Institutional Asset Manager.
Our client is looking for an Asset Management – Investment Operations Middle Office, Fund Administration/ Fund Accounting Associate and the role reports into their Head of Investment Operations Middle Office & Fund Accounting, so it is an excellent opportunity to learn not just from the Head of Operations, but also from other stakeholders in the business, such as senior Operations Managers and other team members. The Head of Operations is very knowledgeable, but also genuinely friendly and approachable too and willing to share their wealth of knowledge to the chosen incumbent.
The role will involve lots of different very manual processing tasks every day. Over time there will be more automation with their existing OMS, but you need to be able to cope working with manual Portfolio Administration/ Fund Administration/ Fund Accounting type tasks. There will be a lot of manual Payments processing, Cash Reconciliations and every quarter, you will be working with NAVs/ Valuations on a range of their different Equity, Private Equity and Fund-of-Funds. Full on-the-job training will be provided.
Our client is open-minded and is happy to look for:
- Either a graduate calibre with 6 months - 1 year’s Portfolio Administration/ Fund Administration/ Fund Accounting experience gained from a Financial Services company such as within Asset Management, global Custodian, or Fund Administrator.
- Either a graduate calibre (2025/ 2026 graduate with a numerate, or STEM subject) with an amazing attitude and who is looking to gain 1 year’s Investment Operations/ Fund Administration experience within Asset Management/ Financial Services.
- A Part-Qualified Fund Accountant with some experience in Portfolio Administration/ Fund Administration/ Fund Accounting experience gained from a Financial Services company such as within Asset Management, global Custodian, or Administrator (and who is happy to do both manual Fund Administration/ Operational duties, as well as the quarterly Fund Accounting/ NAV work).
In addition, having the ability to be a logical thinker is key, as well as having exemplary communication skills i.e. confident to approach people at the right time, to pick up the phone and speak to senior Operations Managers, as well as approaching senior people/ Fund Managers face-to-face to get information without having been told to. Our client is also looking for someone who has a willingness to learn and does not think that any type of work related task is beneath them.
The company offer a hybrid mix of working-from-home and also in-the-office, so you get the best of both worlds. They boast an excellent culture and a great manager to learn from. The company are ethical in their stance and outlook and are an employer with genuine morals.
In our opinion, this is an excellent opportunity. Please apply if you have the relevant experience and we can provide a more detailed specification.
Compensation: Between £40k pa - £46,240k dependent upon experience, plus pension, healthcare and other benefits.
Asset Management - Investment Operations Middle Office, Fund Administration/ Fund Accounting Associa in London employer: Martis Search
Join a leading global Asset Management company in the heart of the West End, where you will benefit from a supportive and ethical work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With hands-on training from approachable senior managers and a hybrid working model, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in Fund Administration and Investment Operations while being part of a team that values collaboration and continuous learning.
