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 role offers an opportunity to be part of a growing international team.

Purpose of the role

• The Middle Office team is responsible for:
• Security price controls
• NAV (Net Asset Valuation) calculations
• Fee modeling
• Portfolio reconciliations
• The role offers an opportunity to progress to senior roles.

Tasks

• Business analysis
• Production of daily management information, including:
• P&L (trading and VaR)
• Trade and confirmation data
• Daily operational tasks, including:
• Hedge fund valuations
• Votes
• Collaborate with internal teams and data to create reports and analysis
• Contribution to process improvements and automation initiatives

Technical development

• Contribution to the continuous improvement of systems, controls and workflows
• Learning and using programming tools to improve data processes and reports

Stakeholder engagement

• Collaboration with team members and other departments
• Clear communication of results and recommendations to various stakeholders

Professional development

• Use of training opportunities in technical and financial topics
• Developing an understanding of investment operations and market infrastructure
• Contribution to the continuous improvement and efficiency of the team
• Participation in the knowledge transfer and best practices of the team

Requirements

Technical skills

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and be part of a dynamic team
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to answer questions
• Strong understanding to deliver high quality standards

Essential skills and qualifications

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team and be part of a dynamic team
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to answer questions
• Strong understanding to deliver high quality standards

Advantages (not required)

• Previous experience in the financial services industry
• Professional qualifications (ACA, ACCA, qualified or semi)
• IT programming skills (e.g. C++, VBA)
• Professional background in a quantitative or analytical field (mathematics, finance and accounting, physics, engineering or equivalent)
• Experience in the financial markets and motivation to build a career in the industry

We offer

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Competitive vacation entitlement
• Pension/401k
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Group sickness benefit
• Improved parental leave and flexible working arrangements
• Additional benefits, such as: