Analyst, Middle Office Accounting

Job description: Analyst, Middle Office Accounting

Team Context

• The Middle Office team will be established in Sofia, Bulgaria, as part of Man Group's global strategy.
• The team will work closely with the established teams in London and Boston.
• The team consists of different levels of experience from analyst to manager.

Purpose of the role

• The Middle Office team is responsible for security price controls, NAV calculations, fee modeling and portfolio reconciliations.
• The team develops technologies to support these processes and build technical and operational expertise.

Tasks

Core operations

• Compare and analyze financial products and derivatives, including price and profit/loss calculations.
• Support daily operational processes, including hedge fund valuations and reconciliations.
• Collaborate with various internal teams and databases to create reports and analysis.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

Technical development

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of systems, controls and workflows.
• Learn and use programming tools to improve data processes and reports.

Stakeholder engagement

• Collaborate with team members and other departments in daily activities and long-term projects.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to various stakeholders.

Professional development

• Participate in training opportunities in technical and financial topics.
• Develop an understanding of investment operations and market infrastructure.
• Contribute to process improvement and team efficiency.
• Participate in the team's knowledge sharing and best practice process.

Requirements

Essential skills and qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to solve complex problems.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to ask questions.
• Proven ability to learn new concepts quickly.
• Strong academic background in a quantitative/analytical field (mathematics, finance and accounting, physics, engineering, computer science and statistics or similar disciplines).
• Interest in financial markets and motivation to build a career in the industry.

Advantages (not required)

• Previous experience in the financial services industry.
• Professional qualifications (ACA, Chartered Financial Analyst) or studies.
• Python programming (for non-native languages: SQL or other functional resources with enthusiasm for technical skills).

We offer

• The opportunity to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives.
• Career advancement through professional development and challenging work.
• Two annual 'Meaningful Days' for community service.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive vacation entitlement, pension/NQF benefits, life and long-term disability insurance, group accident insurance, extended parental leave and long-term savings plan.
• Additional benefits such as private health insurance, discounted gym memberships and pet insurance, depending on location.