About the Role
The Middle Office is responsible for security pricing controls, Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations, fee modelling, and portfolio rebalancing. As an Analyst, you will run key operational processes independently, estimate performance, oversee NAV calculations, and ensure the accuracy of capital and portfolio positions. You will also contribute to developing and evolving the team's core processes.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyse financial products and derivatives, including their pricing and profit/loss calculations.
- Support daily operational processes including hedge fund valuations and reconciliations.
- Work with various internal tools and databases to deliver reporting and analytics.
- Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Contribute to the team's continuous improvement of systems, controls and workflows.
- Learn and utilize programming tools to enhance team processes and reporting.
- Collaborate with team members and other departments both in daily activities and long-term projects.
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to various stakeholders.
- Take advantage of training opportunities in technical and financial topics.
- Develop understanding of investment operations and market infrastructure.
- Contribute ideas for process improvement and efficiencies.
Requirements
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to solve complex problems.
- Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence to raise questions.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly.
- Strong academic background in a quantitative or analytical field (Mathematics, Finance and Accounting, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or any data/finance-oriented disciplines).
- Interest in financial markets and motivation to build a career in the industry.
- Basic programming knowledge with enthusiasm to develop technical skills.
- Previous exposure to financial services industry; particularly developing working knowledge of financial instruments.
- Professional qualifications (accountancy qualifications, CFA) or studying towards.
- Python programming (or similar languages), SQL or database experience.
Skills
- Analytical mindset
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Communication skills
- Quick learning
- Quantitative analysis
- Financial markets interest
- Programming
- Financial services exposure
- Financial instruments knowledge
- Python
- SQL
- Database experience
Location
- London
Work Type
- Flexible working arrangements
Experience Level
- Analyst
Education Level
- Strong academic background in a quantitative or analytical field
- Professional qualifications (accountancy qualifications, CFA) or studying towards
Benefits
- Competitive holiday entitlements
- Pension/401k
- Life and long-term disability coverage
- Group sick pay
- Enhanced parental leave
- Long-service leave
- Private medical coverage
- Discounted gym membership options
- Pet insurance
- Two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering
About the Company
- Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via its Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings.
- Powered by talent and advanced technology, its single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives.
- Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.
- Headquartered in London, it manages $253.6 billion* and operates across multiple offices globally.
- Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.
- Man Group respects your privacy and is committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data.
- Man Group is committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing.
Equal Opportunity
- Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
- Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.
