Job Description
Our client is a renowned global asset manager based in the heart of the City. Due to internal movement, a Specialist role to provide front office support has arisen. This Fixed Income Operations Support role will suit candidates with a passion for Fixed Income and offers the opportunity to work closely with and support the Portfolio Managers, monitoring trading activity and providing overall insights.
This role sits on the front office floor, offering unparalleled exposure and opportunities to interact face-to-face with Fixed Income Portfolio Managers and Traders daily. The team provides valuable insights into investment decisions, which will suit an inquisitive nature and a 'can do' attitude, with potential future advancement to the front office.
Your role on the front office floor is pivotal in delivering start-of-day insights for the front office, ensuring cash balances are optimized, and addressing operational challenges throughout the trading day. Additionally, you will oversee end-to-end trade processing performed by internal operational teams.
In this role, you will join a talented operations team of four. Your responsibilities will include offering first-line support to Portfolio Managers and Traders, overseeing start-of-day processes, liquidity management, cash flows, and monitoring trading activities.
Your core responsibilities will be broad and include daily interaction with Fixed Income Portfolio Managers and Traders, responding to queries, providing explanations, collaborating with various operations teams to resolve issues, and monitoring portfolio movements with a focus on liquidity and trading activity. You will also have opportunities to build networks and strong relationships with Investment Teams and drive process improvements.
To be considered, candidates should have a degree, extensive experience, and a passion for Fixed Income, with proficiency in detecting and responding to operational incidents. Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to escalate issues appropriately are key. A deep understanding of the fixed income investment and trade lifecycle, as well as experience with the BlackRock Aladdin system, will be utilized.
In return, candidates can expect a highly competitive salary, opportunities to earn from generous bonus targets, and an attractive benefits package. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, engaging, and supportive team environment with a clear career path to the front office.
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