Job description
Business type
Types of Jobs - Operations
Job title
Middle Office Senior Analyst
Contract type
Permanent Contract
Expected start date
01/10/2025
Management position
No
Job summary
The Middle Office Senior Analyst is responsible for a dedicated perimeter of portfolios through which they are actively supporting the Portfolio Managers in their day-to-day management of the GFI, EM and UK Insurance strategies based in the Amundi London Hub. This is achieved by ensuring that position-keeping records are kept up to date and that both valuations and reporting published are consistent with them
1. Reconciliation Oversight: Lead and perform comprehensive Cash, Position, and Fund Valuation reconciliations with custodian and fund administrator records, ensuring accuracy and timeliness according to required frequencies
2. Discrepancy Investigation & Resolution: Proactively investigate and resolve any discrepancies (Cash/Holdings/NAV) by collaborating with internal teams (Portfolio Managers, Risk, Trade Processing) and external partners. Ensure all outstanding flows and positions are thoroughly documented with detailed comments in reconciliation tools.
3. Performance Validation Support: Serve as a key liaison and support for Portfolio Managers in validating portfolio performance metrics and ensuring data integrity.
4. Risk & Error Escalation: Identify, assess, and escalate any potential or actual errors that could impact portfolio performance or compliance to Fund Managers, Risk Management, and Line Management, adhering strictly to the established Escalation Matrix.
5. Settlement & Claims Management: Coordinate with Trade Processing to monitor settlement processes, promptly report failures or delays that may incur negative interest and manage follow-up actions until resolution. Oversee class actions and market claims processing.
6. Factsheet & Reporting Validation: Control and validate automated Factsheet reports within deadlines, liaising with internal stakeholders to implement necessary amendments. Drive continuous improvement in reporting accuracy and efficiency.
7. Process Optimization & Automation Leadership: Lead and contribute to initiatives focused on process improvement, system enhancements, and automationincluding identifying candidate processes for AI and RPA implementation, supporting the enhancement of matching algorithms to boost the teams STP rate, and driving the development of strategic roadmaps for Data & AI capabilities to simplify workflows and mitigate operational risk.
8. Stakeholder Collaboration & Client Support: Actively engage in internal and external meetings, working closely with global Amundi teams to align on operational best practices and strategic initiatives, while supporting portfolio event follow-ups with the Business Implementation team and contributing to Due Diligence and RFP processes for existing and prospective clients.
9. Market & Product Expertise: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of portfolio, custodian, product, and market specifics relevant to the diverse strategies managed within the Amundi London hub.
10. Team Leadership & Flexibility: Provide mentorship and backup support to team members, fostering
Position location
Geographical area
Europe, United Kingdom
City
London
Candidate criteria
Minimal education level
Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent
Academic qualification / Speciality
Relevant Degree
Experience
11. Previous experience in fund administration or similar roles (NAV control, cash/security reconciliation, cash management, Marketing, Risk, Client reporting).
12. Good knowledge of main financial products (Equity, Fixed Income and FX) and derivatives (Options, Futures, CDS, IRS, TRS, CCS, TBA, CFD, ).
13. Fluency in English both oral and written required, French language would be a plus.
14. Strong academic background in Finance
Required skills
15. Good analytical skills, strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
16. Strong verbal and written communication skills.