Operations Analyst in London

Mesarete Capital LLP is a London based Emerging Market Credit Investment Manager launched in 2021. Our team is around 30 people, with most based in our central London office on Golden Square where our operations are headquartered. We are looking for someone to join our operations and fund accounting team in London to be the primary person taking care of the day to day downstream trade workflow. There will be some project work. Team members have the opportunity to work closely with the investment team and contribute directly to the firm’s operational excellence. The firm offers a professional, high-performance environment suited to individuals who thrive in analytical and detail-oriented roles.

The role is full time office based and the candidate will support daily operations across middle office and fund accounting with dual reporting into the heads of those areas. You will be expected to quickly integrate into the team and add value straight away. We are looking for someone with fixed income buy-side operations experience, who is looking to further cement their career in a collaborative environment, where you will be accountable and encouraged to develop your role in our evolving and growing business.

Ideally you will have at least 5 years relevant experience, but personal qualities and skills are also important - the right candidate will be numerate and competent with Excel and other tech abilities and have a good understanding of operational risk. Attention to detail, a questioning mindset, ability to coordinate across departments and cultural fit are also key attributes that we are looking for. We have a great team, and want someone that will get on well with everyone and thrive in the role.

The role will help maintain accurate position, cash, and P&L records, working closely with portfolio management, compliance, and external service providers. Responsibilities include validating data integrity, resolving breaks with brokers and custodians, and assisting with periodic reporting to investors, regulators, and internal stakeholders. The Operations Analyst will support process improvement initiatives, document operational procedures, and help implement controls to reduce risk and improve efficiency. The role requires proactive communication, responsiveness in a fast-paced environment, and a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Ongoing:

• Key daily point of contact for the Portfolio Managers and wider Investment Team including Analysts on downstream trade workflow.
• Ensuring proactive, appropriate, and efficient support as it relates to trade execution and operations enabling them to focus on markets.
• Key daily point of contact for the Treasury team including operational support to their collateral and cash management processes.
• Manage day to day BAU processes and workflows within Operations and Fund Accounting and providing effective upward communication and escalation of issues to the heads of these departments.
• We would expect the right candidate to take on increasing responsibility over time particularly in regard to contribute to setting strategic goals for operational efficiency and productivity.
• This will include work on process improvement projects such as control environments and automation to ensure a stable operating environment and ensure the platform evolves in line with the business and our low-risk appetite and best in class market practice.
• Manage alongside other key stakeholders the day-to-day maintenance and support of our PMS platform including functional updates via hotfixes.
• Help manage external relationships including oversight responsibilities of external providers such as the Funds’ Prime Broker and Administrator.
• Keep process and workflow procedures up to date.
• Handle trade processing downstream to the Funds’ service providers such as the Administrator, Prime Broker(s) and Custodian.
• This includes managing the full life cycle of trades including affirming OTC Derivatives on various platforms and reviewing cash and position reconciliations.
• Assessment of Corporate Actions with close coordination of the event and elections with Analysts and the Portfolio Managers.
• Support the area head to ensure accurate shadow NAV accounting on a daily basis and support the monthly review of the administrator prepared NAV and the Valuation Committee process.

Desired Skills/Attributes:

• At least 5 years fixed income buyside operations experience.
• A smart, confident and professional and risk averse approach to all duties, strong attention to detail and a questioning mindset.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt to change and work well under pressure.
• Enthusiastic and keen desire to learn.
• Numerate.
• Excel proficiency along with experience of Python and SQL is advantageous.