Operations Analyst – Investment Firm

A truly leading global private investment firm is looking for a bright, capable and excited candidate to come and help support the growing team! The candidate will be an integral part of the team with the opportunity to grow and be involved in a range of responsibilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Assisting with completing LMA and LSTA loan documentation to ensure transactions are closed and settled accurately and within deadlines, including reviewing senior credit / inter-creditor agreements to ensure compliance with transfer, tax, regulatory and eligibility criteria
• Trade and security entry into portfolio management system (Everest) and Wall Street Office (WSO)
• Daily reconciliations of cash and positions between internal systems and the Trustee/Custodians
• Processing coupon / interest / principal / corporate action activity on underlying portfolio positions
• High yield bond settlements via Euroclear/Clearstream
•  Weekly asset valuations and price verification
• Ad-hoc special projects as requested by portfolio managers and other internal groups
• Routine interaction with corporate service providers, trustees and administrators
• Building strong relationships with counterparties, corporate service providers, trustees and administrators
• Assist more senior team members in improving operational efficiency

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Ideally with a bachelor’s degree in a finance or accounting discipline
• Operations experience
• NAV Experience (preferably with hedge funds)
• Understanding and familiarity of loan settlement and loan documentation (LMA / LSTA, knowledge of lender/tax status applied in loan transfer documentation) preferable
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Strong Microsoft Office knowledge (particularly Excel)
• Wall Street Office, Clearpar, BlackMountain Everest and Bloomberg knowledge
• Experience with other fixed income products – bonds and ABS/CLO securities preferable

Successful candidates will receive a very competitive salary along with other bonuses.