Analyst, Middle Office Accounting

Job Summary

The middle office department is responsible for security price controls, NAV (net asset valuation) calculations, fee modeling, and profit/loss allocation in Man Group's trading transactions. This portfolio includes tasks such as pricing and reconciling various asset classes in transactions and ensuring the efficient functioning of Man Group's investment risk systems. The analyst works independently and continues to develop their technical and operational skills to create tools and reporting solutions and collaborate with the trading, risk, and investment departments to deliver robust reports and analysis.

Specific tasks

- Review and analyze financial products and derivatives, including their pricing and profit/loss calculations - Support daily operational processes, including hedge fund valuations and reconciliations - Work with various technology tools and databases to deliver accurate and timely analyses - Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives

Technical development

- Contributing to the continuous improvement of systems, controls, and workflows - Learning and applying programming tools to improve financial processes and reporting

Stakeholder engagement

- Collaborating with team members and other departments in daily activities and long-term projects - Communicating results and recommendations clearly to various stakeholders

Professional development

- Utilizing training opportunities in technical and financial topics - Developing colleagues through mentoring and contributing to the knowledge infrastructure - Contributing ideas for process improvements and efficiency

Technical skills

- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems - Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills - Ability to work independently and be part of a close-knit team - Excellent communication skills and confidence in answering questions - Strong numerical skills with consistently high quality - Strong programming skills in a quantitative or analytical field (mathematics, finance, and accounting preferred) - Interest in financial markets and motivation to build a career in the industry

Advantages

- You will thrive in our work environment, which promotes quality opportunities - Your unique perspective will contribute to our learning culture, where innovation and debate about ideas are important - Through our comprehensive internal initiatives, partnerships, and programs, you will find opportunities to grow in your current and future roles, promoting an inclusive environment for everyone in our company and in the industry - You will have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives while advancing your career through professional development and flexible work arrangements - Like all our employees, you will receive two weeks of paid vacation per year, as well as a non-contributory pension plan and a long-term incentive program - Our comprehensive benefits package includes free vacation entitlements, retirement benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, group health insurance, extended parental leave, and long-term service leave - Depending on your location, you may also be eligible for additional benefits such as private health insurance,