Portfolio Analyst

Portfolio Analyst - Performance Management, Portfolio Administration, Middle Office, Asset Management

With offices throughout Continental Europe, Ireland and the UK, my client offer local investors a complete range of financial services across the investment spectrum, including investment servicing, investment research and trading, and investment management.

Working with experienced professionals with a strong client focus who are committed to success, you'll join a team of 20+ Portfolio Analysts, split between three reporting groups - who are grouped by product, with two looking at purely Equity products and the remaining responsible for Fixed Income. Required to proactively support Portfolio Managers with regular reporting and preparation of accounting and performance reports for delivery, responding to client queries as needed within a deadline-orientated environment. With participation in the global project, you'll take a lead role where required; testing new system architecture for new business set up, cash flows, client and PM reporting and trade blotter design
*Strong client reporting experience gained within an Asset Management House or a strong knowledge of the Asset Management industry PM Support, Fund Accountant, Client Services .however please note, reporting needs to have been a core responsibility
*Good academic background (Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Business etc) IMC/relevant qualification
*Experienced with handling large volumes of data without compromising accuracy, excellent knowledge of Excel required including other MS Office applications
*Excellent understanding of Back to Middle Office structure of a Bank, as well as the Asset Management industry
*Excellent knowledge of the different Assets; Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Alternative Investments
*Proficient in Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, Factset

Individuals who are motivated, energetic and thrive in a fast-paced, pressurised environment are encouraged to apply, ideally you'll be looking for a career and have the focus to want to learn and improve. Most of the existing team have been successful securing permanent roles; there is real scope for career development.