Senior Operations / Middle Office Analyst - Fund of Hedge Funds

XB Consultants; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Operations Analyst to join their dynamic Operations Team in Frankfurt. This role involves managing absolute return investment portfolios and ensuring compliance with valuation frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in financial services, particularly in asset management, with a keen understanding of Fund of Hedge Funds. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where you will be instrumental in supporting portfolio management and operational processes. If you are a self-starter with exceptional organizational skills and a passion for finance, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years of experience in financial services, preferably with asset managers.
• Strong knowledge of Fund of Hedge Funds and absolute return strategies.

Aufgaben

• Implement portfolio management decisions for absolute return investment portfolios.
• Monitor liquidity structures and assist in cash flow planning and reconciliation.

Kenntnisse

Investment Administration

Portfolio Management

Cash Flow Planning

Compliance

Communication Skills

Project Management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Jobbeschreibung

We have an exciting opportunity for an Senior Operations Analyst – Absolute Return to join our Operations Team in Frankfurt or Luxembourg. You will be responsible for the investment administration and day-to-day management of absolute return investment portfolios to which our client acts as AIFM, Investment Manager / Advisor, or Platform Operator.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the implementation of portfolio management decisions and ongoing maintenance processes relating to Fund of Hedge Funds and Fund of Credit Funds in the absolute return space;
• Deal support and operational input delivery to Portfolio Management and / or the Legal and Structuring Team;
• Monitor the liquidity structure of investment vehicles under management and assist in their cash flow planning and reconciliation as well as fee and invoice controlling;
• Assist with the compliance of the group’s valuation framework in particular :
• Validation of asset pricing and input data from underlying target fund managers and other reference providers;
• Reconciliation of fund accounts and validation of NAV reports as computed by external administrators;
• Prepare and manage the operational input for information and reporting tasks towards :
• Investors, Directors, Regulators, Brokers, Databases and other stakeholders in respect of alternative investment Portfolios.

YOUR PROFILE

• At least 4+ years of relevant work experience in similar positions in the financial services industry, preferably with an asset manager or fund administrator;
• Working knowledge of the Fund of Hedge Fund investment universe, in particular with respect to absolute return strategies;
• Demonstrable knowledge of fund life cycles and administrative servicing during funds’ launch and maintenance phase;
• Self-starter with an independent work attitude as well as exceptional organisation and coordination skills, project management skills would be advantageous;
• Commercial judgment with attention to detail, ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities, with a strong focus on results and outcomes;
• Keen perception, excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• English language proficiency to the level of business negotiations.