Investment Analyst

Your new company
A small boutique asset management business is looking for an investment analyst to join their team in Centra Bath to support its existing operations team. This is a great opportunity for either a qualified accountant, looking to move into more of an investment role, or an experienced investment administrator who would like to progress their career with a well-established business.

Your new role
The role will work with the existing operations teams to provide support to the investment managers and marketing team. The role will include:

• The role provides broad operational, compliance, and reporting support across the investment management process.
• Core responsibilities include validating and settling trades, managing cash and corporate actions, and ensuring accurate investment accounting, reconciliations, and NAV calculations.
• It also covers processing client transactions, maintaining accurate fund documentation, and keeping internal procedures and controls up to date.
• The position monitors fund performance and reconciles internal records with administrators, while overseeing third party service providers to ensure high quality support.
• It delivers client and internal reporting using tools like Bloomberg and Excel, supports investor screening and portfolio monitoring, and contributes data for marketing materials and presentations.
• Finally, it participates in cross departmental projects and assists investment managers and the marketing team as needed.

• Graduate with a degree pass of at least a 2:1.
• At least two years of experience operating in fund administration/operations at a financial services or investment management firm.
• Some knowledge of FCA / SEC / UCITS regulatory rules would be useful. An understanding of collective investment vehicles and their operation would also be beneficial.
• Should be comfortable overseeing and using the investment accounting system and suggesting system improvements to react to client and business demands for information.
• Excellent PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft products are important. Excel ability is essential. Familiarity with Bloomberg would also be of benefit.
• A self-motivated team player with a "can do" attitude who is prepared to be flexible within a boutique environment.
• Strong analytical and writing skills, ability to demonstrate numeracy, accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent integrity when making judgements.
• Must demonstrate problem-solving skills and ability to multitask within tight deadlines.