FMA (Fund Manager's Assistant)

Our client is a leading global investment management house. Due to increased workload, they are now looking to recruit an FMA (Fund Manager’s Assistant) to join one of their high performing teams (Multi-Assets, Fixed Income or Equities) on a 12 month fixed term contract basis.

The FMA will take responsibility for the following duties:

• Direct support for the investment teams, conducting day to day management of portfolios
• Monitor asset allocation, cash positions and cash flows on a daily basis, updating spreadsheets/systems and investigating and resolving data issues where appropriate
• Run compliance checks on multi-asset funds
• Input and/or verify cash allocations and stock sub-portfolio transfers into accounting systems
• Provide daily and ad-hoc reporting to the investment teams to assist in the investment decision making process
• Monitor assets approaching maturity and advise Fund Managers
• Timely and effective query resolution for Fund Managers
• Process OTC derivative trades in Front Office Systems
• Monitor fund income to ensure sufficient cash levels
• Ad hoc project management

The FMA will meet the following criteria:

• Previous experience in a Trade Support or FMA role
• Knowledge of at least one of the following asset classes: Fixed Income, Multi-Assets, Equities
• Understanding cash flows and structure of the assets
• Advanced Excel proficiency and/or knowledge of VBA
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• 1-3 years’ experience within the asset management sector
• Excellent interpersonal skills

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced buy-side candidate looking for an FMA position at an established asset management house.

If you believe your experience meets the criteria, please apply with your CV.