Senior Analyst, Middle Office Accounting

Job Summary

The middle office department is responsible for security price controls, NAV (net asset valuation) calculations, fee modeling, and portfolio valuation for various investment management teams. As an existing middle office function, the team is involved in setting price levels and influencing FICC-related hedge positions for client capital. The role involves independently executing key operational processes and further developing technical and operational expertise.

Tasks

* Review and analysis of financial products and derivatives, including their pricing and profit/loss calculations * Support for daily operational processes, including hedge fund valuations and reconciliations * Working with various technology tools and data to solve problems and perform analysis * Contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives

Technical development

* Contribute to the continuous improvement of the team's systems, controls, and workflows * Learn and apply programming tools to improve financial processes and reporting

Stakeholder engagement

* Collaborate with team members and other departments on daily activities and long-term projects * Communicate results and recommendations clearly and concisely to various stakeholders

Professional development

* Utilization of training opportunities in technical and financial topics * Development of technical skills to improve departmental infrastructure * Contribution of ideas for process improvement and efficiency

Requirements

* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems * Good attention to detail and strong organizational skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Excellent communication skills and confidence in answering questions * Strong numerical skills to learn quickly and become proficient * Strong academic background in a quantitative or analytical subject (mathematics, finance and accounting, physics) * Knowledge of C++, VBA, Python

Additional qualifications

* Basic programming skills with enthusiasm to develop technical abilities * Previous experience in the financial services industry * Professional qualifications (ACA, CIMA) or studies in this field * Python programming (for similar languages), SQL, or database experience

We offer

* Competitive vacation entitlements * Pension and auto contribution insurance * Life and long-term disability insurance * Group health insurance, extended parental leave, and long-term service leave * Depending on your location, you may also receive additional benefits such as private health insurance, discounted gym options, and pet insurance * Flexible working hours * Opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives while advancing your career through professional development.