Fund Administrator, Asset Allocation recruitment
Principal Accountabilities:
• Be the primary contact for all operational queries
• Perform daily Investment operational tasks to deliver consistent quality services in line with Service Level Agreements
• Assist with client-servicing, including helping to respond to internal and external client ad hoc requests, and then preparing relevant materials
• Prepare and maintain documentation of system and process controls and procedures
• Evaluate and standardise existing processes, as well as think and act in a strategic and innovative way to help ensure the operational model remains effective and efficient as our business continues to grow and change
• Actively participate in the development and testing of supporting systems
• Client Reporting: assist in the quarterly client reporting process, covering investment analytics and portfolio performance. Produce data for marketing factsheets and presentations, and other ad hoc requests
• KPI preparation - Assist in developing financial and non-financial measures of business performance for evaluation and control of projects and investments
• Pro-actively prevent, identify, and resolve issues and errors (including assisting team members with problem solving and issue management) in a timely manner reporting and escalating issues and risks as appropriate
• Perform daily ad hoc projects as requested by management
Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
• A Levels or equivalent
• Proven experience in managing operational process and controls
• Experience of managing projects
• Experience of working effectively within a team
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• High level of numeracy
• Computer literacy - proficient Excel skills
• Accuracy under pressure
• Ability to multi-task
Desirable Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
• Maths-oriented or similar degree
• Understanding of asset allocation strategies and investment process
• Delivering operational solutions to meet internal needs
Knowledge of one or a number of following:
• Sources of return and risk
• Unitised pooled fund trading
• Indices and methodology
• Securities / Instruments
• Performance measurement
Competencies:
• Possess a positive “get-the-job-done” attitude
• Strong analytical abilities
• Articulate and confident
• Excellent attention to detail
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision
• Possess strong work ethic
Dimensions:
• Asset Allocation team manage over £195 billion of client assets
• Provide customised services for in excess of 1,500 clients
• Offer FoF’s, client multi asset class, total fund and dynamic trigger based strategies
Key Corporate Relationships:
• Asset Allocation Fund Managers
• Index Fund Managers
• Strategy Implementation Team
• LGIM Middle and Back Office
• LGIM Marketing and Client Management teams
• IT
• External Vendors