Middle Office (Equity Fund)

A leading London-based investment manager is looking to hire an Investment Operations Specialist. Please reach out if you have: - A strong understanding of the trade lifecycle - Experience with UAT testing, data migration or system implementation - Familiarity with equity/ derivatives- including swaps, options, futures, synthetics, exotics, cash equities etc. Note: This hire will be highly involved with team projects.

INVESTMENT OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Salary: £50-60k
Location: London

A leading London-based investment manager is seeking an Investment Operations Specialist to join their highly regarded and supportive Operations team. This opportunity offers you the chance to work at the heart of a globally respected, employee-owned firm managing approximately $50 billion in assets for institutional clients worldwide. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring seamless business processes across the full investment management lifecycle, supporting portfolio management, compliance, risk, and client servicing teams. With a focus on operational excellence and technology-driven transformation, this position provides broad exposure to all aspects of investment operations, including data management, trade support, corporate actions, and workflow automation. If you are looking for a role that combines technical challenge with meaningful impact in a dynamic setting, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

What you'll do:

* Support and liaise with the trading and foreign exchange teams in post-trade activities by working closely with brokers and custodians to facilitate settlement and resolve any issues that arise.
* Oversee daily operational processes to ensure accurate and timely flow of critical data across internal systems and between stakeholders throughout the business.
* Monitor, reconcile, and maintain core operational data such as transactions, positions, and valuations to uphold data integrity standards.
* Manage corporate action events and proxy voting workflows to guarantee timely elections and effective communication with relevant parties.
* Collaborate with internal teams including Compliance & Risk, Portfolio Managers, Client Services, Investment Analytics, Implementation, and Technology to support comprehensive operational requirements.
* Work directly with third-party service providers such as brokers, custodians, fund administrators, information vendors, and software vendors to ensure smooth external interactions.
* Play an integral role in the adoption of new technology within the Investment Operations Team by assisting with system transitions and process improvements.
* Participate actively in workflow optimisation initiatives aimed at increasing automation and reducing manual intervention across operational tasks.
* Assist in maintaining robust operational controls while enhancing risk management procedures to safeguard against financial or reputational loss.
* Contribute meaningfully to key technology projects by adapting quickly to new processes and collaborating effectively with colleagues.

What you bring:

* A minimum 2:1 degree or international equivalent is essential for this position as it demonstrates your academic capability and commitment to learning.
* Proven experience working within operations or middle office functions in financial services- ideally covering areas such as data management, corporate actions, trade support, foreign exchange or account administration- is highly desirable.
* Strong analytical skills combined with critical thinking abilities enable you to approach complex problems methodically while maintaining high levels of diligence.
* A technology-focused mindset allows you to effectively use, manage, and understand various technological systems relevant to investment operations.
* Familiarity with financial instruments including equities, fixed income products, derivatives as well as knowledge of investment operations processes is advantageous but not mandatory.
* Advanced proficiency in Excel is required; experience using data management tools or investment systems such as Bloomberg or FactSet would be beneficial.
* Experience working with accounting platforms is preferable as it supports efficient reconciliation processes within the team.
* Excellent communication skills paired with strong interpersonal abilities empower you to interact constructively at all organisational levels both internally and externally.
* Demonstrated ability to manage key relationships collaboratively while being deadline-conscious ensures successful delivery even when priorities shift or ambiguity arises.
* Holding an IMC qualification is considered an advantage but is not essential for application.

Please apply today!

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