Data and Pricing Analyst recruitment
• Perform daily tasks within the firm to facilitate the trade workflow between the system trade blotter and Dimension accounting systems, compliance monitoring, investment committee report and client reporting.
• Provide support to the Front Desk through the security set up and valuation processes, especially on new and complex transactions or products.
• Proactive involvement in the resolution of any daily pricing issues, supporting bespoke client queries and coordinating with custodians to solve and settle disputes.
• Assist with monitoring the accuracy of investment data entered into the systems or loaded automatically from external sources to support Investment and Performance reporting requirements.
• Undertake day to day duties as necessary to ensure that required data is loaded in a timely manner, within deadlines and in line with agreed procedures. Complete necessary Daily/Monthly reports for checks and control.
• Work closely with the other Operations units and IT to develop the overall service to the business.
• Day to day liaison with Portfolio Managers, Risk and other senior management.
• Contribute to projects specific to the Pricing and Data Management team.
• Escalate significant issues to the Head of Pricing and Data Management.
• Previous experience analysing P/L or pricing within an Operations/Middle Office department of an investment firm, ideally in a supervisory position. Specific exposure to emerging markets activities is desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of Fixed Income instruments as well as derivatives, foreign exchange and equities, particularly the data required to support the trading of such instruments.
• Essential understanding of global close of market pricing, fair valuation methods, vendor/counterparty pricing comparison.
• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and multi-task as well as to cover for colleagues when absent.
• Ability to communicate confidently on matters of valuation and asset behavior, both internally and externally to all levels of an organization
• Good knowledge of basic accounting principles, specifically relating to accounting treatment of securities, FX and derivatives
• Competence in the use data rich systems such as trade order management systems, portfolio accounting systems. Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Proven capability to manage small teams, motivate, implement controls for dynamic processes and have a pragmatic approach.
• The successful candidate will be practical with a results focused approach. A can do attitude is essential.
• Will have a good understanding of the fund management business and the importance of accurate data is key.
• The successful candidate will have a good understanding of emerging markets and of the instruments that the firm trades in (e.g. bonds, derivatives, FXs, IRS and TRS, equities and repo).
If this role looks interesting to you then please get in touch.