Operations Analyst

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $228.7 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

Purpose of the Role

The Investment Operations team provides operational services to the AHL, GLG, and Numeric fund managers, covering all securities across all markets. The Trade Operations Analyst ensures that all trades booked by these fund managers are true and accurate, while maintaining strong risk management standards.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Confirmation & Settlement

Confirm and match all trades in a timely manner

Monitor inbox to mitigate risk on potential settlement issues

Resolve trade settlement issues promptly

Monitor unconfirmed and failing trades

Investigate and clear all nostro breaks in securities transactions

Improve STP rates at Custodians and Prime Brokers

Perform monthly CSDR investigation and reimbursements as needed

Trade amendments, event processing, and reference data maintenance to ensure accurate representation of positions, P&L, and exposures in risk management systems

Perform daily reconciliation of trade activity for cash and positions

Continually improve data quality and consistency

Ensure security data integrity across multiple internal systems

Maintain integrity of financial and confidential data

Act as central point of contact for all broker queries

Act as subject matter expert for Equity, Bond, and OTC products across Man Group

Manage queries from internal and external clients efficiently

Build and maintain third-party relationships with Prime Brokers, Custodians, and Counterparties

Continually review and improve working practices/processes; automate end-to-end processes where possible

Liaise with global Tech & Ops counterparts on strategic initiatives, provide expertise for processes & systems, assist in testing technology rollouts, and drive enhancements

Implement and execute processes within a control infrastructure that mitigates operational risk

Collate and present key governance metrics to the business regularly

Ensure all functions performed are in line with Man Group's growth or contraction

Ensure all processes meet minimum Audit and Internal Control framework requirements

Maintain awareness of compliance and regulatory data requirements; manage impacts appropriately

Assist with periodic compliance and regulatory projects

Identify actual or potential instances of non-compliance with regulations

Identify complex events and communicate to team members

Work alongside other Ops teams to provide cover and product knowledge

Represent the Equity, Bond, OTC Derivatives Confirmations/Settlement team across Man Group

Product Knowledge

Full understanding of financial instruments, specifically Equity, Bonds, and OTC (Swaps)

Broad understanding of settlement intricacies across multiple regions

Technical Skills

Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills

Broad application skills across multiple platforms

Experience with Bloomberg, Salerio, DTCC CTM, ALERT, Traiana, ICE (desirable but not essential)

Strong analytical skills to understand a broad set of products and complex end-to-end workflows

Detail-oriented with a control mindset

Accuracy with strong attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication skills; ability to partner with Front Office, Tech, and Operations teams globally

Strong prioritization and planning skills

Ability to articulate operational needs

Teamwork approach

Efficient and ethical

Willingness to work flexible hours as needed

The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant. The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

US Pay Range

$80,000 - $90,000 USD

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