Fund Operations Analyst

Funds Operations Manager/Analyst -(12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Salary circa £70,000 - £75,000

Role Objectives:

• To provide support to the operation, development and implementation of the Firms Fund and External Custody business as a key member of the Operations Team.
• Work with the COO, Chief Product Officer and Funds Support Specialist to assist in the development/acquisition of new funds and external custody mandates and the optimisation of existing funds.
• Assist the Funds Support Specialist in managing the Funds Service Providers, ensuring that their services are defined and overseen.
• Take responsibility for the administrative aspects of these relationships.
• Assist the team in ensuring the correct operation of the Firms legal, control and risk frameworks with respect to Fund Operations.
• Provide support to operating model and other project work that impacts Funds operations and infrastructure.
• Assist in the delivery of support services, production of MI and meetings with ICM and SWM.
• Involvement and contribution to the Product Governance Committee, providing support to the Chief Product Officer.
• Working with the wider company to set up and support the external custody business.
• Reviewing and updating Fund data on various platforms.

Role Responsibilities:

• Member of the Fund Operations team - playing an integral part in providing a robust, cost effective, scalable and agile operational service.
• Interact and communicate effectively across the wider Operations team, into other parts of the firm and with Funds Service Providers.
• Prepare policies, procedures and establish processes and advise where possible enhancements can be made.
• Assist in the effective management and relationship between the Investment Manager, the Management Company and the Funds Boards.
• Provide regular status communication to the Fund Support Specialist, Chief Product Officer and Chief Operating Officer.
• Liaise with external providers and assist in ensuring service level agreements, Management Information, KPI are current and up to date.
• Assist in ensuring all Fund reporting is completed correctly and that all deadlines are met.
• Provide assistance to Third Party Vendors so that foreign registrations in foreign jurisdictions are maintained.
• Assist in all Fund changes, e.g. new Fund launches, closures, regulatory changes, etc.
• Keep all Fund Documentation up to date as per regulatory & Fund requirements.
• Assist all relevant parties in the preparation of Financial Statements.
• Managing Fund updates across various platforms.

Experience and Competencies required:

• Preferably 5 years securities industry experience in a similar role with funds experience.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, be proactive, act on own initiative and lead on deliverables.
• Great attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-sufficient, lateral thinker with strong interpersonal skills.
• Naturally inquisitive with a strong work ethic.
• Financially literate and numerate.
• Strong service orientation.
• Strong regard for controls and compliance.
• Prepared to stand up to pressure to cut corners or disregard process.
• Ability to form strong relationships with clients and establish partnership type arrangements.
• General knowledge of the current investment market and key economic issues.
• Strong IT skills.

Qualifications Required:

• Must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade A-C or equivalent qualification.

Qualifications Desired:

• 2 A Levels grade A-D or equivalent qualification.
• University Degree - Bachelors or Masters.
• IOC Qualification preferable - but Funds experience can override this.