Middle Office Accounting, Senior Analyst

Tasks

The Middle Office Accounting Senior Analysts are responsible for monitoring fund portfolios and fund administration across the entire range of Man funds. This also includes acting as the internal calculation point for the net asset value (NAV) of funds and their share classes, which is calculated by independent fund administrators. The main tasks include:

• Fund governance and NAV control: Overseeing daily middle office/NAV activities for funds, including fund NAV controls, security pricing, portfolio management, fund/share class performance validation, and performance reporting.
• Profit and Loss (P&L) Analysis: Utilizing existing front-office systems (e.g., Bloomberg, vendor data, Excel) to review and analyze fund profit and loss statements across various asset classes.
• Process improvement and technology integration: Identifying and promoting opportunities for system and process improvements.
• Collaboration with stakeholders and fund structuring: Working with cross-functional teams to ensure the accurate setup and ongoing operation of funds.
• Governance and risk management: Participation in pricing committees and administrator meetings to ensure the quality and effectiveness of pricing governance and controls.
• Reporting and ad hoc support: Provision of ad hoc reports and insights for asset managers, senior management, and investors on fund performance, positions, cash forecasting, and investor due diligence requests.

Requirements

The required skills include:

• Qualified accountant, chartered financial analyst, or equivalent
• Strong numerical skills
• Experience in the financial sector, typically in an investment bank or asset management company
• Solid understanding of financial instruments
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Team player who can also take on individual responsibility
• Strong personal and professional networks
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple senior stakeholders

We offer

Man Group offers a 6-month program where you will take on professional tasks based on your skills and interests and benefit from coaching through the transition phase. Upon completion of the program, there is the possibility of taking on a permanent role within the company. Man Group promotes flexible working conditions and encourages applications from individuals who desire flexible working arrangements.