Senior Associate, Portfolio Operations
About the role
Experience something Brilliantly Different with MUFG Investor Services.
MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution.
To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.
Job Description
This is a vital role in ensuring MFS can calculate independent Net Asset Values of investment funds. A Portfolio Operations (PO) Senior Associate will operate and oversee reconciliation and NAV review technology to deliver a full reconciled Gross Asset Valuation (GAV) to client operations teams or clients, including cash, positions, dividend & interest reconciliations.
A PO Senior Associate will have a strong understanding of what drives the value of an investment fund, the types of products it trades and the nature of day-to-day operations between an investment fund and its counterparties, all alongside a keen interest in learning new technologies and skills.
A PO Senior Associate may be tasked with reviewing the work of an Associate; ensuring tasks are completed and issues appropriately investigated. A Senior Associate will likely be the lead for at least one client, being first point of contact and owning the day-to-day relationship in PO.
Ensure client transaction processing is complete, corporate actions have been booked correctly & security pricing is accurate. Review pricing of portfolios, confirming securities such as equities, options, futures, bonds & OTC derivatives are priced correctly. Gather security prices from vendors such as Bloomberg & ICE when necessary. Operate and oversee reconciliation technology to deliver Investment Manager positions and profit & loss reconciliations. Perform GAV reviews Liaise with custodians, brokers and other counterparties on an ongoing basis for break resolutions and process improvements. Provide great client service to all our clients be they internal or external. Respond to queries from clients in a timely and efficient manner.
Qualifications
University degree in Computer Science, Math, Finance, Accounting or an equivalent combination of education. Candidates will require at least 2 years’ experience within the investor services or asset management industry.
Essential
Microsoft office applications. Understanding of securities such as equities, bonds, forwards, futures, options & OTC derivatives.
Preferred
Experience with a reconciliation technology, a portfolio management system or an investment accounting general ledger. Advanced Excel knowledge; comfortable with pivot table and functions e.g. TEXT, LOOKUP, MATH Intermediate knowledge of VBA, SQL or any programming knowledge would be an advantage
Additional Information
What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?
Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect working with one of the fastest-growing businesses at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus.
So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for your next Brilliantly Different opportunity.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.
MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.
About MUFG Investor Services
We’re more than just fund administration. Our offerings include a scope of solutions not historically provided by asset servicing companies. From fund financing to subscription lines of credit, securities lending, foreign exchange (FX) services, consulting services and beyond, we help clients reach their goals, while allowing them to stay focused on their growth trajectory.
MUFG Investor Services is a leading solutions provider for the global alternative investment management industry. From 17 locations around the world, MUFG Investor Services, through its suite of solutions, helps clients mitigate risk, execute seamlessly, and increase efficiencies across their pre- and post-trade operations. With over $1 trillion in assets under administration, MUFG Investor Services is one of the top fund administrators globally and provides a broad range of solutions including administration, asset servicing, banking and liquidity, corporate and regulatory services, financing, business consulting, and more. Its nearly 500 clients represent funds across the public and private markets ecosystem including investment managers (fund of funds, hedge funds, infrastructure, mutual funds, private debt, private equity, real assets, venture capital), institutional investors, pensions and endowments, sovereign wealth funds and investment consultants. MUFG Investor Services is a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc (MUFG) one of the largest banks in the world with approximately $3 trillion in assets. To learn more, please visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.
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Senior Associate, Portfolio Operations
About the role
Experience something Brilliantly Different with MUFG Investor Services.
MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution.
To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.
Job Description
This is a vital role in ensuring MFS can calculate independent Net Asset Values of investment funds. A Portfolio Operations (PO) Senior Associate will operate and oversee reconciliation and NAV review technology to deliver a full reconciled Gross Asset Valuation (GAV) to client operations teams or clients, including cash, positions, dividend & interest reconciliations.
A PO Senior Associate will have a strong understanding of what drives the value of an investment fund, the types of products it trades and the nature of day-to-day operations between an investment fund and its counterparties, all alongside a keen interest in learning new technologies and skills.
A PO Senior Associate may be tasked with reviewing the work of an Associate; ensuring tasks are completed and issues appropriately investigated. A Senior Associate will likely be the lead for at least one client, being first point of contact and owning the day-to-day relationship in PO.
Ensure client transaction processing is complete, corporate actions have been booked correctly & security pricing is accurate. Review pricing of portfolios, confirming securities such as equities, options, futures, bonds & OTC derivatives are priced correctly. Gather security prices from vendors such as Bloomberg & ICE when necessary. Operate and oversee reconciliation technology to deliver Investment Manager positions and profit & loss reconciliations. Perform GAV reviews Liaise with custodians, brokers and other counterparties on an ongoing basis for break resolutions and process improvements. Provide great client service to all our clients be they internal or external. Respond to queries from clients in a timely and efficient manner.
Qualifications
University degree in Computer Science, Math, Finance, Accounting or an equivalent combination of education. Candidates will require at least 2 years’ experience within the investor services or asset management industry.
Essential
Microsoft office applications. Understanding of securities such as equities, bonds, forwards, futures, options & OTC derivatives.
Preferred
Experience with a reconciliation technology, a portfolio management system or an investment accounting general ledger. Advanced Excel knowledge; comfortable with pivot table and functions e.g. TEXT, LOOKUP, MATH Intermediate knowledge of VBA, SQL or any programming knowledge would be an advantage
Additional Information
What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?
Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect working with one of the fastest-growing businesses at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus.
So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for your next Brilliantly Different opportunity.
We thank all candidates for applying; however, only those proceeding to the interview stage will be contacted.
MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.
About MUFG Investor Services
We’re more than just fund administration. Our offerings include a scope of solutions not historically provided by asset servicing companies. From fund financing to subscription lines of credit, securities lending, foreign exchange (FX) services, consulting services and beyond, we help clients reach their goals, while allowing them to stay focused on their growth trajectory.
MUFG Investor Services is a leading solutions provider for the global alternative investment management industry. From 17 locations around the world, MUFG Investor Services, through its suite of solutions, helps clients mitigate risk, execute seamlessly, and increase efficiencies across their pre- and post-trade operations. With over $1 trillion in assets under administration, MUFG Investor Services is one of the top fund administrators globally and provides a broad range of solutions including administration, asset servicing, banking and liquidity, corporate and regulatory services, financing, business consulting, and more. Its nearly 500 clients represent funds across the public and private markets ecosystem including investment managers (fund of funds, hedge funds, infrastructure, mutual funds, private debt, private equity, real assets, venture capital), institutional investors, pensions and endowments, sovereign wealth funds and investment consultants. MUFG Investor Services is a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc (MUFG) one of the largest banks in the world with approximately $3 trillion in assets. To learn more, please visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.