Looking for an experienced Counterparty Onboarding specialist!
Ideal candidate will have several years working from the buyside, ideally with exposure to Macro/ Derivative Funds (not a must - please apply anyway).
Strong Data manipulation skillset a must.
COUNTERPARTY ONBOARDING ANALYST
Salary: £60,000
Location: London
Keywords: Counterparty, Onboarding, Analyst, London, £60,000
Our client is seeking a proactive and adaptable Counterparty Onboarding Analyst to join their team in London. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of one of the leading absolute return/hedge fund managers, overseeing assets on behalf of institutional investors from around the globe. The successful candidate will have the chance to engage with senior stakeholders, manage business priorities, and drive progress in day-to-day tasks within a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
- Opportunity to work with a leading global hedge fund manager
- Engage with senior stakeholders and manage business priorities
- Work within a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
What you'll do:
As a Counterparty Onboarding Analyst, your role will involve daily interaction with external financial institutions, acting as a first point of contact and representative for our client. You will be responsible for managing multiple lines of communication, working with multiple counterparties concurrently under time pressure to set up accounts and trading facilities. Your unwavering attention to detail, high level of numeracy and literacy, and ability to remain calm under pressure will be key to your success in this role.
- Manage organized outreach to counterparties
- Monitor inbound communications to the counterparties team - actioning requests and liaising with relevant department where appropriate
- Answer queries, track progress, liaise on requirements
- Participate in project meetings
- Communicate progress of onboards to senior management and adjust workflows to match their priorities
- Log and action interactions
- Escalate risks where appropriate
- Chase counterparts
- Manage priorities of various competing tasks
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Counterparty Onboarding Analyst role will bring a strong interest in the area, with an understanding of how the industry operates. You should possess strong time and task management skills with the ability to react swiftly to changes in the business environment. A 2:1 Bachelor's Degree or international equivalent is required, along with 3 years relevant work experience. Experience in Investor Relations, Investment Banking, Sales & Trading or Investment Management roles is desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, such as Outlook and Excel
- Confident communicator
- Quick learner
- Self-starter
- Ability to perform well under pressure, adaptable
- Inquisitive nature, attention to detail and a positive attitude
- Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and work effectively in an entrepreneurial and team-oriented environment
- Strong analytical, organisational and administrative skills
What sets this company apart:
Our client is renowned for its excellence in risk management, operational robustness and investment performance. With offices worldwide, they offer a global presence that gives them the ability to identify and source attractive investment opportunities as well as investment management talent wherever they may be. They are committed to providing flexible working opportunities and a supportive work environment.
What's next:
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