Investment Operations Analyst needed at Maurice Xandra Solutions

Job Summary:

• The ideal candidate will manage the administrative and operational processes of client portfolios, coordinate/ manage the processes required to implement investment decisions and support the investment process and provide valuable support to the client acquisition/ management and investment management process.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide client and fund/ portfolio services such as on/off-boarding of clients, attending to client enquiries, and maintaining all client-related records.
• Conduct all the operations activities related to investment with a prime focus on the best execution of trades which accord with approved investment decisions and accurate settlement of trades.
• Produce various internal and external reports including but not limited to client, regulatory, and management reports.
• Prepare and analyze daily/weekly/monthly operational reports and metrics including payment of approved fees and expenses.
• Liaise with counterparties such as Custodians, Registrars, and Brokers, to ensure the smooth processing of transactions.
• Work with the Finance and Compliance functions to ensure compliance with ongoing regulatory requirements for investment funds & portfolios the Company manages.
• Attend to and resolve queries from clients, regulators, and trade counterparties.
• Handle trade and account reconciliation.
• Identify problems and inefficiencies with various processes and develop and implement solutions.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills/Background:

• A minimum of 4 years experience in a similar function for an asset management company.
• First degree preferably in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related fields.
• Strong proficiency in the use of relevant line of business solutions and MS Office tools.
• Team player with the ability to think and act independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Quick learner, comfortable dealing with ambiguous and fluid situations.
• Ability to multi-task; juggle multiple deliverables and perform under very demanding conditions.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Superior analytical & critical thinking skills; ability to make good decisions when faced with complex data.
• High level of passion, integrity, creativity, inquisitiveness, and self-confidence.