Trader and Portfolio Analyst

Job Description

Company Introduction Our client is a leading organisation in corporate services, trustees and fiduciaries.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

- Carry out eligibility and pre-trade monitors in a timely manner;
- Have a good relationship with Brokers and ensure trading standards are kept;
- Ensure Best Execution criteria are satisfied;
- Daily reception and execution of orders of Funds, including pre-trade checks, ensuring they are fully compliant with regulatory and specific portfolio restrictions;
- Ensure that the complete trade pack is filed and kept up to date, including all relevant correspondence;
- Daily portfolio management activities such as liquidity calculation, NAV estimates, and upkeep of share registers of Funds;
- Ensure that the trading system is continuously updated and reflect the true state of the portfolio;
- Process bank transfers within next cut-off date that is received/required;
- Liaise with the Investment Manager, Legal consultants, Administrator, Banks and Clients to meet Funds and Portfolio requirements;
- Prepare various statistics and analysis for various stakeholders, including auditors, administrators and clients;
- Resolve issues that arise from time-to-time with the management and operations of Funds. Experience

- Have completed, or in the final stages of, a Diploma/Bachelor's degree in Finance or equivalent in a related field;
- Have good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with key emphasis on Microsoft Excel;
- Ideally have 2 years of experience in a similar position, however, graduates will also be considered. Personal Skills

- Excellent communication skills;
- Well organised and able to work under pressure and on own initiative.