Asset Operations Analyst

Overview
Waystone is a leading provider of institutional governance, risk, and compliance services to the asset management industry. Partnering institutional investors, investment funds and asset managers, Waystone builds, supports, and protects investment structures and strategies worldwide. With over 20 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone is now supporting asset managers with more than US$2tn in AUM. Waystone provides its clients with the guidance and tools to allow them to focus on managing their investment goals with confidence and is looking for an Asset Operations Analyst to join our Investment Operations team in Leeds.

The business has an Investment Operations function that supports the centralisation of a range of activities that cover the full lifecycle of an investment fund. The Leeds team will help establish this “hub and spoke” model which includes building and collaborating with a team based in Mumbai as well as delivering high quality outputs to the business teams located across Europe.

The roles will suit people with a strong background in Investment Fund administration and Investment Compliance monitoring. Candidates should be comfortable with using some of the industry standard tools available to deliver Investment Compliance Monitoring, Oversight and Reporting, Trade Oversight, Fast Market monitoring, Asset Pricing, Swing Pricing and other responsibilities associated with managing and overseeing all of the assets associated with the funds Waystone is responsible for.
Key Accountabilities & Main Responsibilities
Strategic Focus

• Support and review business process and system changes, ensuring business accuracy around all documentation and impacts to service delivery.

Operational Management

• Ensure all task procedures are followed in order to result in accurate asset and fund pricing where the team is able. On an ongoing basis, ensure all procedures are maintained and that they reflect updates brought about from internal policy or regulation changes.
• Support the continued growth of the “hub and spoke” operating model, ensuring offshore hub is established with appropriate controls.
• Respond to enquiries promptly, proactively handling issues, and striving for the highest levels of customer service.

People Leadership

• Develop and maintain relationships with Waystone internal teams (e.g. Investment Compliance, Investment Risk, Client Services, IT, Oversight, Finance, Compliance, Product and Change Delivery)

Governance & Risk

Ensure all internal and external service levels and regulatory deadlines are met within the Asset Operations team
Experience And Personal Attributes

• Previous experience of overseeing assets held within Fund structures, e.g. trade oversight, asset pricing, fair value pricing, swing pricing and fast market oversight
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Excellent analytical skills with particular focus on investment / market data
• The ability to work to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Proven ability to operate independently and take the initiative.
Knowledge of UK fund legislation, Fund Administration and the regulatory environment
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  Desirable
• Previous experience in a Middle Office or Investment Operations background.
• Knowledge of the application of Investment Borrowing Powers rules and / or working in an Investment Compliance team responsible for Investment and Borrowing Power monitoring.
• Experience of all Fund pricing, including anti-dilution methodologies.
• Experience of Asset trade administration or trade capture.
Relevant regulatory exams (e.g. IOC, IMC)
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Key relationships
Internal

• Data Governance & Reporting
• Asset Operations
• Investment Compliance
• Investment Risk & Performance
• Client Services
• Relationship Management

External

• Fund Accounting Administrators
• Custodians
• Pricing and market data providers
Various outsourced service providers

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We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are a leading independent Authorised Fund Manager and provider of fund administration and transfer agency services.

We leverage our specialist knowledge and technology to support traditional and alternative funds in UK, Ireland, Luxembourg and Australia. With a focus on strong governance, regulatory expertise and risk management, our business helps to manage regulatory compliance for asset managers and investors.

Our unique place in the market, combined with our partnership approach, depth of experience and well-invested systems, enables us to support investment managers through the challenges of changing market and investor needs, and, as a result, help them to enhance returns, minimise costs and mitigate their risks.

Link Group is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the Link Group journey and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at Link Group. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.