Back Office Investment Support
This role involves supporting their investment consultants in meeting their clients’ investment needs. It comprises the execution of various cyclical investment tasks, including the timely preparation of client reports and regular asset class rebalancing, as well as ‘ad hoc’ queries relating to client investment matters. The role is also expected to contribute to the development of internal systems to help ensure the operational framework for the team to be as efficient as possible.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:
- Assisting in the timely and accurate production of monthly, quarterly and annual investment reports including performance statistics and the preparation of market commentaries
- Analysing asset class exposure for client rebalancing recommendations
- Dealing with custodians to ensure accurate reporting of portfolio valuations
- Dealing with performance measurers to ensure accurate reporting of investment returns
- Monitoring adherence by investment managers to the clients’ investment guidelines, as well as the receipt and organisation of investment manager reporting and other disclosure requirements
- Reporting of assets under advice for fee invoicing purposes; preparation and reviewing investment manager and advisory fee calculations
- Assisting in the preparation of bespoke materials for client meetings including investment reports, marketing information and recommendation papers
- Assisting in the development of internal tools and procedures of the team to ensure it has an efficient operational framework, particularly for reporting and marketing purposes
- Working on ad-hoc client projects and assisting with client queries
Qualifications/Skills:
- At least two years experience working within a back-office type role at an investment consulting, fund management, fund administration, custodial or similar investment organisation
- A good understanding of performance/attribution analysis is a pre-requisite for this role
- Advanced Excel skills is a key requirement, with good literacy and competency with other Microsoft Office (Professional) programs
- Experience of using Bloomberg, Factset or Wilshire products would be an advantage
- Knowledge of the Pension Fund industry is an advantage but not essential
- Self-motivated, able to work independently, prioritise tasks and use initiative
- Flexible attitude and adaptable in day-to-day activities
- A good communicator who is willing and able to work effectively in a small team environment
- Eligible to work in the UK
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