Analyst, Investment Operations

Job description: Analyst, Investment Operations

Tasks

• Monitoring and clarification of all unconfirmed and missing trades
• Ensure that the custody and control processes for all trade allocations are managed and adhered to
• Evaluation, confirmation and processing of failures for all trades
• Manage confirmations and settlements; work closely with investment management teams to ensure accurate information
• Monitoring and presentation of key performance indicators for the company on a regular basis
• Collaborate with other operations teams to provide coverage/product knowledge
• Collaboration on the development and/or further development of processes in a controlled environment
• Ensure that you are fully embedded in a control infrastructure that mitigates operational risk and enables the business to operate in a controlled environment
• Function as a central point of contact for all listed futures guarantees
• Function as internal subject matter expert for all equities and bonds at Man Group
• Coordination within our Investment Operations function to ensure a smooth trade execution process
• Investigation and clarification of all Bartrades in connection with securities transactions
• Investigate and clarify settlements to improve the team's straight-through processing
• Improving STP rates with our custodians and prime brokers
• Communicate with global technology and operations counterparts on various strategic initiatives to ensure efficiencies for processes and/or automation in terms of technology refresh and strengthening existing systems and processes
• Establish compliance measures and regulatory data developments to ensure that impacts are appropriately managed

Requirements

• A degree at diploma level is expected, preferably
• 2-5 years experience in investment management, investment banking or securities; City experience
• Knowledge of investment operations systems (OMS, EMS), market data, regulatory reporting
• Understanding of equity and bond products
• Familiarity with front office systems; ideally experience with complex workflows
• Strong analytical skills to understand a wide range of products and complex end-to-end workflows
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Optimal technical and problem-solving skills
• Resilient work ethic

We offer

• A working environment that promotes quality of opportunity
• A unique perspective that offers you a career where learning is fundamental and development is encouraged
• Opportunities to grow, develop and thrive in an inclusive environment for all through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programs
• Opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives while advancing your career through professional development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Two weeks' paid vacation plus at least ten days per year for charitable activities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive vacation entitlements, pension/AER benefits, life and long-term disability insurance; group sick pay; extended parental leave and long service leave
• Additional benefits such as private health insurance, discounted gym memberships and pet insurance, depending on location