Alternative Accounting Oversight Specialist

M&G plc; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Edinburgh seeks an experienced Alternative Accounting Oversight Specialist to ensure the integrity of investment accounting and oversee NAV processes. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills and experience within NAV oversight in Financial Services. This role involves developing oversight frameworks and maintaining key relationships. Flexible working arrangements available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a NAV oversight function within Financial Services.
• Be able to deliver results in a fast paced environment.
• Experience of different asset types and valuation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigation of highlighted NAV exceptions and their components.
• Maintenance of key relationships such as Third-Party Administrators.
• Further develop the oversight framework.

Skills

Technical experience of the pricing and workings of Investment Funds

Strong analytical skills

Willingness to learn through practical application

Experience in setting up new processes and procedures

Education

Accountant by qualification or experience

Job description

Overview

At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns. Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

The Role:

The Alternative Accounting Oversight Specialist will play a key role in a centralised function for Investment Accounting across the various M&G fund ranges, including Alternative and Complex Funds. This team is responsible for the integrity and accuracy of ledger data, providing analytical and regulatory reporting, technical guidance and supporting business change. Linking with other oversight teams to ensure there is consistent and risk based approach across all funds. This will be part of the Investment Accounting Oversight Team and will work closely with many functions within M&G and third party suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

The Specialist position is initially to help with the establishment of the NAV oversight function for the in scope M&G fund ranges, by building upon the framework and principles set out by the initial working group. The individual will work to implement the agreed oversight checks and make sure procedures and controls are documented. They will also provide analytical and technical support to the wider Investment Accounting Oversight Team.

Responsibilities

• Review and investigation of highlighted NAV exceptions and their components
• Maintenance of key relationships such as Third-Party Administrators, Data Management etc
• Analysis of emerging trends and issues
• Further develop the oversight framework
• Ensure that all controls and procedures are documented up to date.

You will have

• Technical experience of the pricing and workings of Investment Funds
• Previous experience within a NAV oversight function within Financial Services
• Experience in setting up new processes and procedures
• Be able to deliver results in a fast paced environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Willingness to learn through practical application
• Experience of different assets types and valuation methodologies
• Accountant by qualification or experience

Recruiter: Sarah Hawkins

Job Level: Experienced Colleague

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they "opt in" to the scheme when applying.

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