Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily operations and ensure smooth functioning of Middle and Back Office processes.
- Collaborate with Portfolio Managers, Distribution Professionals, and other stakeholders to ensure operational efficiency.
- Utilize systems such as Charles River, EDH, and Bloomberg to support investment operations.
- Maintain and enhance knowledge of the types of products and clients managed by the Investment Manager.
- Provide credible and confident communication with clients and senior stakeholders.
- Leverage knowledge of Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) to optimize account management processes.
- Utilize experience with the DTCC’s Institutional Trade Processing such CTM, TRADESUITE, ALERT to streamline clearing and settlement processes.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in Operations / Middle and Back Office roles.
Technical Skills:
- Understanding of the end-to-end Investment Management Operating Model, with a specific focus on Operations/Middle and Back Office.
- Knowledge of systems such as Charles River, EDH, InvestorsTool and Bloomberg is beneficial.
- Strong understanding of Fixed Income SMA trading and settlement workflows.
- Experience with the DTCC’s Institutional Trade Processing systems such CTM, TRADESUITE and ALERT.
- Proficiency in MS Excel macros and Power BI is desirable.
Industry Knowledge:
- Good understanding of mutual funds, closed-end funds, ETFs, SMAs and the clients that invest in these vehicles.
Interpersonal Skills:
- Confidence and credibility when interacting with clients, senior stakeholders, Portfolio Managers, and Distribution Professionals.
Key Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent project management abilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
We are an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
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What We Do
abrdn is a global investment company that helps clients and customers plan, save and invest for the future. Our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors.
Our strategy is to deliver client-led growth. We are structured around three businesses – Investments, Adviser and Personal – focused on their changing needs
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