Dealing & Implementation Analyst

Quilter; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider seeks an Investment Implementation Analyst in London. This role involves executing trades, managing portfolio rebalances, and supporting trading activities across multiple asset classes. Ideal candidates will have experience in asset management and a keen understanding of investment products.

Benefits

26 days holiday

Incentive scheme participation

Non-contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4x salary)

Income protection (75% after 26 weeks)

Flexible benefits options

Qualifications

• Experience in asset or wealth management, particularly on a dealing desk.
• Knowledge of Collective Investment schemes and Investment Trusts.
• Familiarity with derivatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute trades for various securities and oversee internal fund dealing.
• Support model portfolio rebalancing and collaborate with Portfolio Managers.
• Represent the team in business initiatives and product launches.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Analytical skills

Job description

About the Business

Quilter plc is a leading provider of financial advice, investments, and wealth management, committed to being the UK’s best wealth manager for clients and their advisers. Quilter oversees £119.4 billion in customer investments (as at 31 December 2024). It offers a range of services including financial advice, investment platforms, multi-asset investment solutions, and discretionary fund management. The business is divided into two segments: Affluent and High Net Worth.

Affluent includes the financial planning business, Quilter Financial Planning, the Quilter Investment Platform, and Quilter Investors. High Net Worth comprises the discretionary fund management business, Quilter Cheviot, and Quilter Cheviot Financial Planning.

At Quilter, we are constantly evolving. Our foundation is built on expertise trusted by hundreds of thousands of customers. We aim to stay ahead and make a significant difference in the communities we serve.

Our business is transforming, modernizing, and becoming more customer-centric. If you are ambitious, innovative, and ready to challenge the status quo, now is the perfect time to join us!

About the Role

Level: 4

Department: Quilter Investors

Location: London

Contract Type: Permanent

As an Investment Implementation Analyst, you will report to the Head of Dealing & Implementation. Your responsibilities include supporting the execution of trades across multiple asset classes and implementing portfolio rebalances for Model Portfolio Services (MPS). This involves direct execution of instruments and oversight of collective investment scheme dealing activity for internally managed funds.

The team will also support Portfolio Managers by ensuring products and solutions are correctly set up for trading, resolving system and data issues, overseeing trading activity, and supporting MPS rebalancing across platforms including FNZ. This role requires adherence to all regulated activities, including MIFID II best execution, transaction cost analysis, and liquidity and risk monitoring.

Trade Execution

• Execute trades for securities such as equities, fixed income, investment trusts, and derivatives.
• Oversee collective investment scheme dealing activity for internal funds.
• Support model portfolio rebalancing activities across platforms.
• Manage broker and counterparty relationships.
• Optimize trading strategies, monitor transaction costs, and conduct due diligence.

Portfolio Management Support

• Collaborate with other teams to ensure correct setup of trading products and solutions.
• Assist Portfolio Managers with data requests, portfolio analysis, and resolving issues impacting trading strategies.

Product & Business Change

• Represent the Investment Implementation team in business initiatives, changes, and new product launches.

About You

You should have previous experience working in asset or wealth management, particularly on a dealing desk trading various instruments.

Knowledge of Collective Investment schemes and Investment Trusts is essential; familiarity with derivatives is a plus.

You must be able to work accurately under time pressure, re-prioritize tasks efficiently, and demonstrate initiative in improving processes to reduce operational risk.

Inclusion & Diversity

We value diversity and promote inclusivity, ensuring equal opportunities based on skills, qualifications, and potential. We celebrate our diverse workforce and foster a respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

Values

• Do the right thing: Acting with integrity and going above and beyond for clients and communities.
• Always curious: Seeking new ideas and knowledge to stay ahead of client needs.
• Embrace challenge: Aiming high and transforming potential into outcomes.
• Stronger together: Collaborating, listening, supporting, and embracing new ideas to achieve more collectively.

Core Benefits

• Holiday: 26 days (182 hours)
• Incentive Scheme: Participation available, rewarding business performance and individual contributions.
• Pension Scheme: Non-contributory, with options to contribute personally.
• Private Medical Insurance: Standard single cover, with options for family coverage.
• Life Assurance: 4x salary.
• Income Protection: 75% of salary after 26 weeks of absence.
• Healthcare Cash Plan: Available for Jersey employees.
• Flexible Benefits: Additional options available via salary deduction.