Trading Assistant , Portfolio Operations , Middle Office Asset Management

SALARY 35-42K

The Client

An established and highly regarded Asset Management firm based in London.

The Role

The Trading Assistant role is a great opportunity working in a vibrant Portfolio Services / Portfolio Operations and working alongside front office Investment Managers / Portfolio ‘ Managers running global funds, with a long and successful history of investing for sophisticated institutional clients globally.

The successful candidate will need to accommodate a shift working pattern which is fairly arranged with the team members through out the working week.

The Asset Management firm will support the IMC qualification.

The Trading Assistant will be joining the Portfolio Services Group assisting with both Portfolio Management Services and Corporate Actions.

The Trading Assistant will provide up to date and accurate information with respect to the portfolios as and when requested, ensuring that the instructions given by Portfolio Managers are accurately modelled into live orders.

Ensure that all orders undergo pre-trade integrity checks and that portfolios adhere to all relevant guidelines including cash limits.

The Trading Assistant will accurately follow and record Portfolio Manager’s instructions, ensuring all orders are accurately reflected in the order management system, while maintaining up to date regulatory and risk management awareness.

Collate and process all types of Corporate Actions Events.

The Trading Assistant will deal with Middle Office tasks including static data management, setting up new instruments & new client accounts into internal systems.

The Candidate

Experience in a similar or comparable role preferably within Trading Operations, Portfolio Administration or Investment Operations.

A recent graduate with some experience in Investment Operations and a willingness to learn will also be considered.

Demonstrable market and trading knowledge - ideally

Self-motivated and a pro-active team player, with acute attention to detail

Flexible in work hours is required to accommodate global teams and different time zones.

Systems competent / proficient in Excel.

Ability to work under pressure and willing to take on responsibility