This 6-month temporary role is to join a large financial institution. They are looking for an experienced Portfolio Controller due to an internal project.
This is an exciting opportunity to have exposure to one of the most impressive financial institutions worldwide.
Key tasks include:
* Provide daily cash and position clearance to front office.
* Cash management to ensure successful settlement of daily cashflows
* Investigate and provide daily commentary all cash, asset reconciliation breaks and bank overdrafts
* Calculation and Review of daily unit price for applicable funds (domestic and global fixed income)
* Assist in the static data set up / maintenance of unlisted securities, by working with Front Office and the Asset Administration team
* Liaise with Front Office for any bespoke deals, new account setups, in-specie transfers and/or adhoc queries
* Liaise with internal and external team for the timely resolution of any cash or trade related issues (oversight responsibility)
* Group inbox management - ensure adhoc queries from internal and external clients are answered within required timeframe
* Ensure month end clearance objectives (cash/assets/swap valuations) are completed within required timeframe
In this role you will join a high-performing team that supports the front offices of various business units, ensuring all transactions are processed and deals are supported so that cash flows occur on time.
The team also covers aspects of unit pricing and fee calculations for certain portfolios, and the team has an overall accountability of ensuring their set portfolios are in control.
This is a rewarding and varied position and would suit a candidate with a degree in accounting or finance and who has solid proven work experience in a role of the same capacity.
We require solid understanding of Middle Office functionality, and the functionality of various Back and Middle Office teams in the financial industry. Coupled with an understanding of fixed interest, equity, OTC, FX products ensuring you are aware of the process from trade booking to settlement.
You will be career conscious and have a positive attitude.
If you have relevant experience for this exciting position and would like to join a reputable city-based firm, then please submit your CV.
Applications welcome: