Middle Office Analyst

A prestigious, globally recognised investment management firm is seeking a Middle Office Analyst to join their London team. With a strong reputation in insurance-linked securities and catastrophe bonds, offering you exposure to complex and rewarding financial instruments, your day-to-day responsibilities will centre around supporting core investment operations functions within a highly respected asset management environment.

What you'll do:

• Provide comprehensive support to the Investment Management team by ensuring efficient and timely implementation of investment decisions across multiple portfolios.
• Continuously review foreign exchange exposures and execute FX hedging strategies to optimise risk management for various funds.
• Monitor and validate Net Asset Valuation calculations for assigned funds, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards.
• Calculate and review fund performance estimates on a regular basis, contributing valuable insights into portfolio returns.
• Oversee and coordinate the client reporting process by preparing accurate reports and responding promptly to client queries.
• Maintain and update both internal and external systems with current investment data as well as product reference information.
• Support all aspects of product lifecycle events such as onboarding new funds, managing restructurings, or overseeing fund liquidations.
• Handle internal as well as external ad-hoc requests efficiently while maintaining high standards of service delivery.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless communication between front office, back office, and external stakeholders.

What you bring:

• A university degree (BA equivalent) combined with relevant experience in Operations or Middle Office roles within the Investment Management industry is required for this position.
• A solid understanding of financial instruments such as fixed income products, equities, foreign exchange derivatives, futures contracts, swaps, and related securities is essential.
• Advanced knowledge of fund accounting principles is necessary to ensure accurate valuation and reporting across multiple portfolios.
• A process-oriented mindset paired with strong analytical skills and exceptional attention to detail will enable you to excel in this role.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight delivery schedules is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; experience with VBA, SQL, or Python would be considered advantageous but not mandatory.
• A team-oriented approach combined with a proactive attitude towards task completion will help foster positive relationships within the group.

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