Senior Associate, Portfolio Operations

Job description

This is a vital role in ensuring MFS can calculate independent Net Asset Values of investment funds. A Portfolio Operations (PO) Senior Associate will operate and oversee reconciliation and NAV review technology to deliver a full reconciled Gross Asset Valuation (GAV) to client operations teams or clients, including cash, positions, dividend & interest reconciliations. A PO Senior Associate will have a strong understanding of what drives the value of an investment fund, the types of products it trades and the nature of day-to-day operations between an investment fund and its counterparties, all alongside a keen interest in learning new technologies and skills. A PO Senior Associate may be tasked with reviewing the work of an Associate; ensuring tasks are completed and issues appropriately investigated. A Senior Associate will likely be the lead for at least one client, being first point of contact and owning the day-to-day relationship in PO. Ensure client transaction processing is complete, corporate actions have been booked correctly & security pricing is accurate. Review pricing of portfolios, confirming securities such as equities, options, futures, bonds & OTC derivatives are priced correctly. Gather security prices from vendors such as Bloomberg & ICE when necessary. Operate and oversee reconciliation technology to deliver Investment Manager positions and profit & loss reconciliations. Perform GAV reviews Liaise with custodians, brokers and other counterparties on an ongoing basis for break resolutions and process improvements. Provide great client service to all our clients be they internal or external. Respond to queries from clients in a timely and efficient manner. University degree in Computer Science, Math, Finance, Accounting or an equivalent combination of education. Candidates will require at least 2 years’ experience within the investor services or asset management industry. Essential Microsoft office applications. Understanding of securities such as equities, bonds, forwards, futures, options & OTC derivatives. Preferred Experience with a reconciliation technology, a portfolio management system or an investment accounting general ledger. Advanced Excel knowledge; comfortable with pivot table and functions e.g. TEXT, LOOKUP, MATH Intermediate knowledge of VBA, SQL or any programming knowledge would be an advantage What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services? Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect working with one of the fastest-growing businesses at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus. So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for your next Brilliantly Different opportunity. We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted. MUFG is an equal opportunity employer. Experience something Brilliantly Different with MUFG Investor Services. MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution. To learn more, visit us at .