Analyst. US Middle Office

Job description: Analyst US Middle Office

Overview

The position is located in the Numeric Middle Office Team. The Middle Office team is responsible for security assessment & valuation, net asset calculations, performance & attribution, settlements & post-trade compliance.

Tasks

• Reconcile valuations between custodians, prime brokers and internal records of the investment engine, coordinating investigations and/or corrections of breakpoints if required
• Communicate with the Company and Man Group's ("MG") fund accounting team to ensure accurate net asset values ("NAVs") of funds on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, including audited accrued income and expenses
• Collaboration with various internal teams and databases to create reports and analyses
• Support the team in the execution and ongoing functioning & processes according to established procedures
• Reconciliation of trade entries and other available data with our trade database; daily post-trade analysis for internal stakeholders
• Daily coordination with asset managers and monitoring of performance and historical trading analysis
• Assisting in the development and improvement of operational processes specific to AUM funds, including regulatory reporting, daily reconciliations and ongoing compliance tasks

Technical development

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's systems, controls and workflows
• Learning and using programming tools to improve processes and reports

Stakeholder engagement

• Collaborate with team members and other departments on both daily activities and long-term projects
• Clear communication and commitment of recommendations to various stakeholders

Professional development

• Use of training opportunities in technical and financial topics
• Developing an understanding of investment operations, market infrastructure and fund structures
• Active role in identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency
• Participation in the knowledge transfer and best practices of the team

Requirements

Essential skills or qualifications

• We are looking for new talent - such as a recent graduate or with up to one year of work experience
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems
• Strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders
• Proven ability to learn new concepts quickly
• Strong numerics: background in a quantitative or analytical field (mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science or data/ analytics-oriented discipline)
• Previous experience in the financial markets and motivation to build a career in the industry

Advantages (not required)

• Previous experience in financial services or accounting roles
• Professional qualifications (CFA, ACCA) or studies
• Python programming (or similar language), SQL or database experience with enthusiasm to develop technical skills
• Familiarity with DSL/Bloomberg or other vendor content systems

What we offer

• Supportive team environment with experienced mentors
• A structured early career program, including Python and Git
• Access to the Business library for self-directed learning
• Opportunity to work with the latest financial technology