Role Summary

To complete daily verification of all held asset prices received from multiple vendors at various valuation points throughout the day; ensure fair and accurate prices are used in fund valuations and within all applicable downstream systems.

• Complete daily verification of asset prices from multiple vendors at various valuation points throughout the day.
• Ensure any price amendments have appropriate supporting documentation
• Update manual prices within in-house system in an accurate and timely manner
• Ensure prices updated within in-house system by other members of the team are accurate
• Develop a comprehensive knowledge of vanilla instruments
• Develop a good understanding of derivatives
• Develop a working knowledge of other areas within DMO and Investment Operations
• Delivering accurate data to all business units in a timely manner
• Ensure queries from valuations are responded to within 30 minutes of receipt
• Ensure queries and requests from other areas are dealt with efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all procedures are adhered to and updated as necessary
• To proactively seek to improve and streamline existing processes
• To drive change
• To produce Management Information and identify trends in deliverables and volumes
• Complete adhoc duties pertinent to the role as and when required
• Assist in development and deployment of process automation solution

Essential

• Minimum of Maths and English grade C and above at GCSE, or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years securities pricing / valuation or broader Back Office experience with a financial Institution
• Good understanding of different instruments.
• Specialist knowledge:
• Good PC skills (Intermediate level of Word and Excel)
• Good team player
• Organised
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines
• Methodical approach to work
• Highly numerate/ mathematical demonstrating good analytical skills
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative
• Able to work under pressure
• Willingness to learn
• To be self-motivated and have the ability to work under own initiative
• Pragmatic approach to problem solving
• Aptitude for learning and developing
   

Desirable

• Degree
• Professional/Financial qualifications
• Mathematical background
• Previous exposure to Corporate Events
• Competence/Characteristics:
• Some derivatives pricing knowledge would be an advantage

Whatever your role, we reward ability, performance and attitude with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Our employees have a wide range of benefits including a generous pension scheme, life assurance, at least 22 days’ (with potential to rise to 25 days) holiday, performance related bonuses, a variety of share schemes, discounts at both a huge range of high street stores and our own great products, your hard work will be rewarded when you join us.