Junior Operations Analyst | London, UK | In-Office

Selby Jennings; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment firm in London is seeking a Junior Operations Analyst to support investment fund administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in a numerical discipline and relevant experience of 3-5 years. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with financial tools like FactSet and Bloomberg are essential. This role involves trade management, cash management, and ensuring compliance with guidelines.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Experience or exposure to public equities investment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily administration of investment funds.
• Create Equity and FX orders with portfolio managers.
• Process, match, and settle trades.
• Monitor fund cash and liquidity.
• Review and approve monthly valuations.
• Calculate and accrue Capital Gains Tax.
• Track and process corporate actions.
• Reconcile income dividends and accruals.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Manage custodians and service providers.
• Review client statements for accuracy.
• Provide data for marketing and communications.

Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Familiarity with FactSet

Familiarity with Bloomberg

Basic knowledge of Python

Education

Good degree in a numerical or analytical discipline

Professional qualifications like IOC, IMC, or CFA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

FactSet

Bloomberg

Job description

Junior Operations Analyst

Selby Jennings London, United Kingdom Apply now Posted 1 day ago In-Office Job Permanent Negotiable

Junior Operations Analyst

Selby Jennings London, United Kingdom Apply now

We are currently representing an exciting Emerging Market Equity Investment Manager. They are looking to bring on a Junior Operations Analyst to their small but dynamic team, here in London.

The Candidate:

• A strong academic background with a good degree, ideally in a numerical or analytical discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as IOC, IMC, or CFA (full or partial completion) are advantageous.
• 3-5 years of experience in a relevant role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office suite is essential.
• Familiarity with FactSet and Bloomberg and/or Python is preferred but not required.
• Experience or exposure to public equities investment is a plus.

The Role:

• Carry out the daily administration of both commingled and separate account investment funds.
• Create Equity and FX orders with portfolio managers.
• Trade Management: Process, match, and settle trades.
• Cash Management: Monitor fund cash and liquidity.
• Review and approve monthly valuations.
• Calculate and accrue Capital Gains Tax.
• Corporate Actions: Track and process events (e.g., mergers, splits).
• Reconcile income dividends and accruals.
• Ensure compliance with guidelines.
• Manage custodians and service providers.
• Review client statements for accuracy.
• Provide data for marketing and communications.

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