Fixed Income Analyst / Hedge Funds recruitment
Role Profile:
- Analysis of prices that exceed valuation tolerance test thresholds and other pricing exceptions.
- Assess compliance of pricing process with fund valuation policies.
- Discuss and resolve pricing discrepancies with fund managers.
- Liase with fund accounting departments to finalize calculations.
- Work with pricing analytics and third-party pricing sources to assess manager-provided pricing.
- Identify requirements for additional pricing sources and explore alternatives, including conducting full commercial and functional pricing vendor evaluations.
- Identify technology and process improvements to enhance productivity and client experience.
- Liaise with Risk Services department to support analytical consistency.
- Contribute to management information analysis and reporting.
Skills Required
- Experience in fixed income/ asset backed securities markets and other financial instruments.
- Experience with pricing analytics tools, e.g., Bloomberg analytics.
- Strong organizational skills, including high attention to detail and demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy.
- Strong analytical, verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to cogently explain and discuss financial information to different audiences.
- Proactive team player, flexible, dependable, professional attitude, ability to deal with senior management.
- Ability to initiate and drive multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
- Ability to perform and understand complex financial calculations.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics, financial engineering or related discipline.
- Master’s degree or professional certification, e.g., CFA, FRM, preferred.
If you feel you have the required skill set for the advertised job please send your CV to deepan@bsmassociates.co.uk or apply via the E Financial “Apply Online” function below. Any questions regarding the role, please don’t hesitate to call me on 02070169913.
July 10, 2012
• Tags: Accounting & Finance careers in the UK, Fixed Income Analyst, Hedge Funds recruitment • Posted in: Financial