Client & Trade Analyst

Job Description

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• 6 Month FTC with achance for a permanent role or sponsorship
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• Gain broad exposure across trade management, settlements, client reporting and operational projects
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• Ideal for an investment operations professional with strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail
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\nThe Opportunity \n
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An opportunity has arisen for a Trade Management & Client Reporting Analyst to join an established funds management business.

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Reporting to the Senior Investment Operations Analyst, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of trading activities and client reporting across a range of managed investment schemes and investment mandates.

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This is a broad investment operations position offering exposure across the full trade lifecycle, portfolio reporting, custodians, investment managers and operational projects.

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Key responsibilities will include:

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• Manage trade instructions across investment managers and custodians through relevant order management systems
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• Monitor trade settlement and investigate unmatched or failed trades
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• Identify and resolve portfolio, trade and pricing exceptions
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• Liaise with custodians, brokers and internal stakeholders to resolve operational issues
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• Support the onboarding and offboarding of investment products, including broker and custody arrangements
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• Complete broker AML/KYC requirements and account-opening documentation
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• Prepare and deliver daily, monthly and ad hoc portfolio and client reports
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• Prepare quantitative data for ratings reviews and due diligence requests
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• Provide operational support to Fund Accountants and the wider investment operations team
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• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and operational efficiency
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• Participate in operational projects and system/process enhancements
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\nAbout You \n
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You will ideally have previous experience within investment or funds management , gained in an Investment Operations, Middle Office, Back Office or Client Services environment.

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You will also bring:

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• A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, business, economics or a related discipline
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• An understanding of the investment trading lifecycle
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• Strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving capabilities
  
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• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with large volumes of financial data
  
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• Exposure to portfolio and order management systems such as Eze Software, Bloomberg, IRESS/IOS or similar
  
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• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
  
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• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
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• The ability to build effective relationships with investment managers, custodians, brokers and clients
  
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• An understanding of relevant financial services regulatory and compliance requirements
  
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• The ability to prioritise competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  
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This opportunity would suit someone looking to build on their investment operations experience in a varied role with exposure across trade management, client reporting, portfolio operations and continuous improvement .

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