Job Description
We are seeking a Client Reporting & Valuation Analyst to be part of a new function in Cardiff, ensuring the accurate delivery of portfolio valuations, NAV calculations and client reports. The role involves dealing with adhoc queries related to both valuations and client reports the analyst is responsible for. A need to liaise with third party vendors to resolve adhoc queries and ensure all reports (client and valuation) are sent within SLA. The analyst will need to understand how to reconcile financial instruments such as derivatives (swaps, repos, futures/forwards, options etc). The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and process improvements within the valuation and reporting framework.
What you’ll be doing:
* Producing valuations and client reports within agreed deadlines and ensure standards of accuracy ensuring all necessary checks are duly observed
* Owning and managing end to end of delivery of ad-hoc, daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly client deliverables both data and reports
* Ability to work in an evolving workspace and desire to grow the role
* Strong knowledge of valuation, financial instruments (fixed income, derivatives, alternatives), and reporting frameworks
* An analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve valuation and reporting discrepancies and issues
* Strong communication skills to engage with internal and external stakeholders effectively.
* Proven ability to problem solve
* Promoting a procedural and control mind-set to ensure tasks and controls are consistently documented and reflected to allow top rate accuracy, quality and timeliness of deliverables provided to clients whilst mitigating risk
Qualifications
Who we’re looking for:
We are looking for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset, someone who wants to drive change and improve processes along the way.
Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer:
* Experience in a valuation, fund accounting, or investment reporting role within an asset manager, fund administrator, or financial institution
* A track record of dealing with external and internal clients, building significant relationships with contacts up to and including senior levels
* Strong understanding of portfolio valuation principles and financial reporting requirements.
* Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field. Professional qualification (e.g., CFA, IMC, ACCA, CIPM) preferred
* Experience with reporting tools and financial data systems (e.g., Bloomberg, FactSet, SQL, Power BI, Vermilion) is an advantage. Proficient IT skills, primarily with MS Excel and PowerPoint.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Highly organised and proven ability to problem solve
* Proactive and proven to work on your own initiative
Additional Information
Legal & General is a leading financial services group and major global investor, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.
We aim to build a better society for the long term by investing our customers’ money in things that make life better for everyone.
If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.
We strive to be open, mindful and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs.
If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.