Portfolio Assistant, Global Equities - Front Office

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Portfolio Assistant to join their Global Emerging Market Equities team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to support Portfolio Managers in the daily management of global equity portfolios. Ideal candidates will have 2-5 years of experience in a similar position, strong attention to detail, and advanced Excel skills. This position is perfect for those passionate about financial markets and looking to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued and where you can grow your career in equity investing.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ experience in a similar FMA or trade support position on the buy-side.
• Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in monitoring portfolios and implementing investment decisions.
• Daily booking of trades and ensuring compliance with investment guidelines.

Skills

Equity Markets Experience

Attention to Detail

Advanced Excel Skills

Team Player

Fast-Paced Environment Adaptability

Job description

Job details

Location: London

Date Posted: 20 September 2024

Category: Investment

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: Competitive

Description

Our client, a global asset manager, is looking to hire a Portfolio Assistant in the Global Emerging Market Equities team. The role sits as part of the investment team and provides support to Portfolio Managers on the day-to-day management of global equity portfolios. The candidate will gain excellent experience in equity investing and as such, this may suit those with experience and interest in Equity markets.

Main Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the monitoring of portfolios and the implementation of investment decisions
• Daily booking of trades, monitoring trade blotters, marking of positions to ensure accurate P&L calculation
• Overseeing execution of investment strategies across client portfolios and ensuring trades maintain compliance with investment guidelines
• Monitoring of currency hedges for portfolios
• Ad-hoc analytical support for portfolio managers including attribution analysis, reporting
• Broad surveillance of economic and stock markets events, ensuring that the team is alerted to current themes

Requirements:

• 2-5 years’ experience in a similar FMA or trade support position on the buy-side
• Experience working in equity markets
• Attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced front office environment
• Advanced Excel skills
• Passion for financial markets
• Team player

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.

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