Investment Research Assistant

Taylor James Resourcing; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial markets trading company is seeking a Senior Credit Controller to manage business operations and provide research support. The role requires a graduate with at least 6 months' experience in Investment Management or financial services. Responsibilities include assisting the COO, preparing documentation, and maintaining operational tools. Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and possess good interpersonal skills. Salary ranges from £28,000 to £30,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in Investment Management or financial services.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure.
• Experience with operational systems and processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the COO with daily operations and issue resolution.
• Prepare presentations, board papers, and strategy documents.
• Liaise with contributors for timely meeting papers.
• Take minutes and maintain project logs.

Skills

Good soft skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Advanced Excel skills

Time management

Communication of technical details

Education

Graduate degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Our client is looking for a Senior Credit Controller Reinsurance Accounting Technician to £50,000. Our client is a Global Financial Markets Trading Company, a small Exchange based Trading and Broking firm.

Job Details

Date: 18 Aug 2023
Sector: FINANCIAL MARKETS
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £28000 - 30000 per annum
Email: [e-mail]
Ref: db43235

Position Summary

We are looking for a Graduate with a minimum of 6 months experience within an Investment Management or financial Services firm to provide Business Analyst and Research Support to the directors of Wealth And Investment Management firm.

Responsibilities

• Business Management/ Research for the COO and CEO
• On a day-to-day basis, support the COO in investigation and resolution of BAU issues to help ensure the smooth running of the firm.
• Assist with preparation of presentations, board papers, strategy documents and other papers.
• Take on direct responsibility for other on‑going or ad hoc processes as required.
• As necessary, assess new requirements and work with the appropriate business area(s) to embed into BAU.
• Represent the COO in project meetings as required.
• Work with the MI team to maintain and improve operational MI/BI over time.
• Meeting preparation.
• Liaise with contributors to ensure papers are provided and meeting packs are prepared on a timely basis.
• For some committees, and all ad hoc meetings, take minutes.
• Maintain action lists, project logs and trackers, and ensure progress between meetings.

Key Competencies

• Good soft skills as well as an ability to understand and communicate technical details.
• Must be able to work well with people at all levels of the organisation.
• Proactive in identifying issues and areas requiring improvement, and ensuring resolution.
• Good time management, and ability to work under pressure, managing multiple tasks with competing deadlines.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office products, in particular advanced Excel and proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Experience in an Investment Management business, with some exposure to operational systems and processes, regulatory change, and projects, would be an advantage (KPI’s).
• Accurate and punctual completion of tasks.
• Maintain a positive relationship with colleagues.
• Positive cultural impact on working environment.
• Successful delivery of key projects / project support.
• Successful identification of relevant BI/MI measures and delivery of associated tools.