Senior Analyst, Middle Office Accounting

Job Summary

The middle office team is responsible for security price controls, NAV (net asset valuation) calculations, fee modeling, and profit/loss reconciliations across Man Group's trading books. In addition, the team acts as a trusted business partner to investment and risk management teams, providing high-quality reviews to key stakeholders. The role involves independently executing key operational processes while continuing to develop broader technical and operational expertise.

Specific responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• 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
• Collaborating with various technology tools and databases to deliver high-quality analyses
• Contribution to process improvements and automation initiatives

Technical development

Technical development includes:

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

Stakeholder engagement

Stakeholder engagement includes:

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

Professional development

Professional development includes:

• Use of training opportunities in technical and financial topics
• Development, maintenance, and upkeep of the technical capability infrastructure
• Contribution of ideas for process improvements and efficiency

Technical skills

Technical skills include:

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems
• Close attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to ask questions
• Strong numerical ability to learn and develop a career in equity
• Strong programming skills in a quantitative and/or analytical field (mathematics, finance and accounting, physics, engineering, computer science, or another data/analytical subject)
• Previous experience in the financial markets to build a career in equity

Advantages

Advantages (but not required):

• Basic programming skills with enthusiasm to develop technical abilities
• Previous experience in the financial services industry
• Professional qualifications (CFA, accounting qualifications) or university degree
• Python programming (for similar languages), SQL, or database experience

Services and benefits