Investment Operations Analyst, reporting to the CEO
Job Purpose
Provide operational, compliance, risk management, marketing and administration support to the business.
Job Location
Cambridge as home base with remote working and/or London by agreement.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
Operations
1. Engage in a full operational trade lifecycle, including: Allocation, Settlement, Reconciliation, Trade reporting, interacting with Portfolio Managers, Brokers, and Custodians.
2. Act as a secondary contact for day-to-day operational activities.
3. Monitor and process cash transactions.
4. Substantiate and meet margin calls.
5. Reconcile positions between the portfolio management system (PMS) derivatives counterparties and custodians.
6. Utilize and improve an automated portfolio analytics tool.
7. Build operations and compliance reports within the PMS.
Compliance & Risk Management
1. Contribute to the Company’s ongoing compliance monitoring and reporting.
2. Monitor risk parameters and position limits.
3. Perform ad hoc reviews and analysis as appropriate.
Marketing
1. Prepare client reports and portfolio data to maintain marketing documents.
2. Produce monthly/quarterly and ad hoc marketing factsheets/presentations.
Administration
1. Provide general administrative support to the company.
Skills and Qualifications
1. Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
2. Proactive and inquisitive nature, highly numerate with strong analytical skills.
3. Values and culture driven.
4. A friendly, professional demeanour and ability to excel in a team-oriented environment.
5. Motivated and hardworking, with a strong attention to detail.
6. Understanding of equity markets, swaps, FX and knowledge of Paladyne, DTCC and UnaVista is desirable.
7. Desire and ability to work successfully in a small company environment.
8. A Bachelor's Degree with a minimum 2:1 or equivalent.
9. Financial or investment environment experience (strong preference for Hedge Fund and buy side candidates).
Remuneration
Competitive (base plus discretionary bonus and potential of equity in the business).
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part-time
Industries: Investment Management
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