Portfolio Analyst

My Client is a leading Asset Manager. The successful candidate will be joining a team of 20 + portfolio analysts, split between three reporting groups and one team responsible for performance.

The skills needed for this role are:
strong client reporting experience gained in an asset management house or alternatively with a strong knowledge of asset management industry, gained from previous roles ( PM Support, Fund Accountant, Client Services as long as reporting was part of core responsibilities)
Candidates need to be used to processing large volumes of data and being able to prepare reports (some complex, using multiple data points and sources) in a timely fashion, without compromising accuracy.
We would give preference to, energetic and motivated candidates who will bring something new to our group. They will be judged on their analytical skills and attention to detail as well as capability to work under pressure whilst maintaining high levels of accuracy at all times
Computer literacy, preferably excellent knowledge of Excel (95% of the role is performed in Excel) and good VBA or Macro writing skills. Word, Powerpoint and other MSO applications are also required.
someone who is flexible enough to learn things quickly but can also step back and query and try to understand current processes
Good understanding of the Back to Middle Office structure of a Bank as well as the Asset Management Industry from an operational point of view.
Good knowledge of different asset classes ( ie Equity, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Alternative Investments)

The duties involved in the role are as follows:
Proactively support Portfolio Managers with regular reporting on accounts or group of accounts together with satisfying ad-hoc requests as required.
Prepare accounting and performance reports for delivery to End Clients and respond to client queries as needed within a deadline-orientated environment.
Prepare monthly templates containing portfolio characteristic information used by fund managers, sales and marketing.
Participate in global project, taking a lead role where required. Role includes but not limited to: testing of new system architecture for new business set up, cash flows, client and PM reporting and trade blotter design and testing, trade flow testing for multiple instrument types, testing of new client accounting reports.
Coordinate with internal departments to meet client needs.
Work independently to research and resolve problems considering multiple avenues for resolution.

If you are interested, please respond with an updated CV and synopsis.

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