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 valuations across Man Group's traditional funds. The middle office function serves as an internal audit function to set investment limits and continues to develop comprehensive technical and operational expertise. The team develops tools and reporting systems, conducts studies on asset classes using Python, Excel, and other databases to deliver robust reports and analysis.

Tasks

The tasks include:

• Review and analysis of financial products and derivatives, including their price and profit/loss calculations
• Support for daily operational processes, including hedge fund valuations and reconciliations
• Working with various technology tools and databases to deliver reports and analyses
• Collaboration on process improvements and automation initiatives

Technical development

Technical development includes:

• Collaboration on the continuous improvement of systems, controls, and workflows
• Learning and applying programming tools to improve financial processes and reports

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 of technical skills through Man Group's virtual academy infrastructure
• Collaboration on ideas for process improvements and efficiency

Requirements

The requirements 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 team
• Excellent communication skills and confidence to answer questions
• Programmability to learn new systems and system complexity
• Strong numerical foundations in a quantitative and/or analytical field (mathematics, finance and accounting, engineering)
• IT skills in financial markets and motivation to build a career in the industry

We offer

We offer:

• Flexible and remote working options to promote an inclusive environment for all
• Comprehensive benefits package, including paid vacation, pension plan, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance
• Group sick pay, improved parental leave, and long-term service
• Depending on the location, additional benefits such as private health insurance, discounted gym memberships, and pet insurance may be offered.