Operations Analyst - Buy side | London, UK

Fair Oaks Capital Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent investment manager in London is seeking an Operations Analyst to support CLO operations. The role involves trade settlement, portfolio reporting, and collaboration with fund managers. Ideal candidates have a degree in finance, strong Excel skills, and up to 3 years of experience. This position offers tailored training and mentorship, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Tailored training and mentorship

Collaborative work environment

High level of responsibility

Qualifications

• Strong academic background preferred.
• Up to 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely reporting and settlement of trades.
• Daily reconciliation of cash and trades.
• Collaborate with external partners and maintain portfolio management systems.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Education

Degree in accountancy, finance, economics or related discipline

Tools

VBA

Python

Job description

Operations Analyst - Buy side

Fair Oaks Capital Ltd. London, United Kingdom

Fair Oaks Capital Ltd. London, United Kingdom

Join a dynamic, fast-growing asset manager as a Operations Analyst. Fair Oaks Capital is a leading independent investment manager specialising in corporate credit, primarily through CLO debt and equity investments. Fair Oaks manages in excess of $3.5 billion across product offerings including CLO management, private and listed funds, separately managed accounts and a UCITS fund. We are a rapidly growing organization with offices in London and New York.

This is an excellent opportunity for either a recent graduate or an early-career professional to gain exposure to Collateralised Loan Obligations (CLOs). Working closely with experienced credit fund managers, you will play a key role in trade settlement, portfolio reporting, and other operational and reporting processes.

The Role:

You will be a vital member of a small, highly experienced team with exposure to CLO operations. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure all trades for the relevant portfolio manager are reported and settled on a timely basis.
• External trade reporting and periodic reconciliation to data repositories
• Daily reconciliation of cash, positions, and trades across internal and external trade/portfolio management systems.
• Collaborating with third-party partners including trustees, fund administrators, and corporate service providers.
• Maintaining the portfolio management system, including data integrity and data feeds.
• Participating in the ongoing development and enhancement of portfolio reporting, monitoring systems and databases.
• Assisting with ad-hoc projects and contributing to process improvements and automation initiatives.
• Potential to get involved with elements of Fund/NAV accounting

Requirements:

We welcome candidates who:

• Have a strong academic background; a degree in accountancy, finance, economics, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Have strong Excel skills; experience with VBA or Python is a plus.
• Have excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Have a strong work ethic, with a proactive attitude and a willingness to take responsibility and see tasks through to completion.
• Are highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have up to 3 years of relevant experience

What We Offer:

• A high level of responsibility and the opportunity to develop quickly within a high-performing team.
• Tailored training and mentorship to build expertise in CLO operations and portfolio reporting.
• Exposure to the operational workings of CLO portfolios.
• Involvement in continuous system and process enhancements.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment that values initiative, diligence, and ownership.

Fair Oaks believes passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.

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