Job description : NewFinance Capital LLP

Operations Associate

Company Overview
NewFinance Capital LLP is the fund of hedge funds group within the Schroder Group.  The Firm is one of the leading fund of hedge fund companies in the world, currently managing in excess of $5bn of assets across a diverse and competitive product range which continues to experience strong business growth.

The Firm is founded on the long-term relationships forged over many years with investors, hedge fund managers and global leaders in the financial industry. Our clients benefit from the unique combination of exceptional management, a top professional team, and marketing leading technology for risk management and portfolio construction. The team is known for its highly dynamic, entrepreneurial and multi-national culture.

Role Summary
The Firm is looking for a high quality individual with solid track record to join a small team of operations professionals who provide support to fund managers, analysts and other functions in the business. The selected candidate will join the team in establishing and developing a high quality operations infrastructure.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated operational support to fund managers and analysts inc. efficient management of monthly trading of underlying hedge funds and related cash flows.
• Regular updating of internal databases and systems to ensure all aspects of data integrity.
• Investigating and resolving trade discrepancies and other issues relating to fund portfolios.
• Assist the team in the reconciliation of securities and cash records with Fund Administrators,  Custodians and prime brokers.

Candidate Requirements

Core Competencies

• Quality of work: high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organisational skills: good time management, ability to manage and prioritise competing demands.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal): ability to present information and ideas clearly.
• Client focus: positive and resourceful individual, be self motivated and have a proactive approach to problem resolution and a can do attitude.
• Adaptability: Have a no mentality and ability to learn and grasp new concepts quickly.

Specific Skills

• Good understanding of investment management and hedge funds.
• Technical competence on provision of operations service especially trade management.
• Capability to establish and maintain strong working relationships (internally and externally).
• IT skills proficiency in MS Office, esp. Excel. Would be advantageous if have VB experience.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Requirement A level or equivalent.
• University degree and/or IMC desirable but not essential.
• Experience relevant operations experience.

Schroders is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.