Fixed Term Contract

We have an excellent opportunity for a Portfolio Operations Analyst to join our growing Operations Department at Mediolanum for a 12 month fixed term contract.

The primary purpose of the Portfolio Operations team is to ensure the accuracy of the Investment data, new security setup across all asset classes, the handling and the resolution of cash, trade, position and valuation reconciliation breaks of the IBOR against custody, fund accounting and clearing broker records.

The position requires extensive knowledge and experience of different security types, including Equities, Fixed Income, FX, OTCs, and ETDs from security setup and trade booking to reconciliation as well as an understanding of trade, position, cash and NAV reconciliation.

The role provides a great chance to join a growing team and offers strong collaboration with service providers, internal teams, and the Investment Department within a top tier asset manager in Dublin.

.•The successful candidate is responsible for the preparations and resolution of daily cash, position and market value reconciliations including trade capture and pricing.

Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the securities database in the OMS and the process of defining instruments, markets, currencies, tax tables and other associated market referential data.

Respond to queries from portfolio managers, compliance, risk, and external partners.

Support onboarding of new funds, portfolios, delegates and the maintenance and addition of the portfolio structure.

Be involved in the development and implementation of advanced solutions, contributing to the continuous improvement and streamlining of processing activities.

Assist with the review and implementation of changes to data flows, and system changes.

Ability to effectively interact with all levels within the company, from entry level trainees through to senior managers. Be highly collaborative and team oriented.

Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.

Quick learner and assertive individual who can both follow instructions and act independently when appropriate.

Organised individual who can self-manage multiple priorities, routine work and urgent issues as they arise.

Effective analytical ability with a high degree of attention to detail and organisational skills.

High attention to detail with a strong controls and risk mindset.

Excellent verbal, written and numeric skills.

Appropriate 3rd Level Qualification.

The candidate will have between 1-3 years’ relevant experience.

Front to back understanding of Fund / Asset Management processes.

Familiarity in dealing with the following asset types: Funds (ETF’s, External and FoF), Equities, Deposits, Bonds and derivatives are an advantage.

Familiarity with back-end technologies (Java, Python, SQL) is a plus.