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Specialist, Middle Office Solutions
The Specialist, Solutions Middle Office, is responsible for managing security pricing, NAV calculations, fee modeling, and portfolio rebalancing, and supports process changes and the identification of operational or valuation issues. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract based in London.
Tasks
The role of Specialist, Solutions Middle Office involves managing security pricing controls, NAV calculations, fee modeling, and portfolio rebalancing across FICC/Non-FICC/MMIT book structures. Responsibilities include:- Review of P&L systems and tools; daily review and analysis of P&L across asset classes to evaluate reporting performance for the company
- Calculation of the fund's NAV on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis, including the review of accrued income and expenses
- Communicate with asset management teams to reconcile the daily P&L and ensure that the P&L meets requirements
- Review of P&L expenses and reporting to asset managers, including reporting on amounts payable and receivable, currency hedging requirements, and reconciliation of records between co-location and the investment teams’ internal records
- Provision of ad hoc reports to asset managers and senior management on performance and historical trading activities
- Review existing systems, processes, and management information to identify areas for improvement
- Supporting the team in implementing projects such as regulatory changes, new business initiatives, transfers, migrations, and fund execution
- Building relationships with key stakeholders, including Operations, Finance, Management, Business COOs, and Technology teams
- Verification of data and service provider inputs
- Compliance with all risk, compliance, and confidentiality policies; anticipation, identification, and management of risk issues, including regulatory requirements
Requirements
The requirements for this role include:- Certified Public Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or CFA charterholder
- Proven experience as a middle-office accountant or product controller at a top-tier investment bank or similar firm
- Strong understanding of traded financial instruments
- Strong with numbers, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in using Bloomberg/Refinitiv/Tradeweb technology and internal AI tools to support daily work
Skills and characteristics
The required skills and qualities include:- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with multiple senior stakeholders
- High attention to detail and precision, strong organizational and prioritization skills
- A strong work ethic with a commitment to meeting deadlines and goals
- Methodical and very methodical, questioning the status quo and pushing for a solution
- Proactive and flexible, able to adapt to change, committed to ongoing self-improvement
We offer
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:- Competitive vacation benefits, pension/AER, and long-term disability coverage
- Group health insurance,
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