AddressAbout the role:
Morningstar’s Investment Management Europe is seeking an outstanding Investment Operations Analyst to join our Investment Operations team. We are looking for an assertive, detail-oriented, self-starter who can work effectively in a highly collaborative team setting. In this role you will support the day-to-day Investment Operations tasks. The ideal candidate has excellent organisation and time management skills, the ability to multi-task in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, be proficient in running projects, and thrive in documenting, implementing, and improving processes. This position is based in our London office.
Job responsibilities:
o Support the management of maintaining model portfolios on the various platforms.
o Support the implementation process for portfolio rebalances and reallocations.
o Support the production of daily, monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reporting, including but not limited to NAV reporting, Factsheets, Commentary, AUM reporting and Client reporting.
o Support the onboarding process for new clients and service providers
o Support the management of maintaining model portfolios on the various platforms.
o Support the implementation process for portfolio rebalances and reallocations.
o Maintain investment and operational tools and databases
o Take ownership of internal/external queries and requests and ensure they are resolved in a timely and effective manner.
o Work closely with various internal teams to ensure excellent service offering
o Maintain existing client and service provider relationships
o Continually review and improve operational processes to reduce risk and improve efficiency
o Maintenance of procedure documentation
o Support the Investment Operations Manager’s on day-to-day matters and ad hoc projects
o Assist with the management of the daily cash flow allocation processing, pre- and post- trade compliance, trade execution processing as well as cash and position reconciliation as required.
Qualifications:
o Relevant tertiary qualification and experience
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Nice to have: Sound understanding of the UK investment and platform industry
o Strong experience working in an Investment Operations or Fund Administration role
o Knowledge of industry rules and regulations
o Attention to detail and high level of accuracy a must have skill
o Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
o Logical thinker with strong problem-solving ability
o Able to work under pressure, multi-task and deliver required output on time
o A dynamic, proactive team player with a positive attitude and a passion for the financial services industry
o Strong Microsoft Office skills
o Knowledge and experience on Morningstar Direct, CRIMS, Tableau and Salesforce would be highly desirable
o Excellent English skills are required; other languages skills are desirable
If you receive and accept an offer from us, we require that personal and any related investments be disclosed confidentiality to our Compliance team (days vary by region). These investments will be reviewed to ensure they meet Code of Ethics requirements. If any conflicts of interest are identified, then you will be required to liquidate those holdings immediately. In addition, dependent on your department and location of work certain employee accounts must be held with an approved broker (for example all, U.S. employee accounts). If this applies and your account(s) are not with an approved broker, you will be required to move your holdings to an approved broker.
Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.
