Sr. Associate - Investments Middle Office
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About Us: QIC Asset Management is one of Qatar’s largest asset managers, overseeing around USD 8 billion in Assets Under Management. Our tailored investment strategies and global expertise are designed to help you flourish in dynamic markets.
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Qic Asset Management
is one of Qatar’s largest asset managers, overseeing around USD 8 billion in Assets Under Management.
Our tailored investment strategies and global expertise are designed to help you flourish in dynamic markets.
Job Purpose
The Associate will be part of the Middle Office team that supports the operational tasks for the Front Office team which manages the Equity & Derivatives Portfolio.
The role will focus on providing support to the Equity & Derivatives desk with any operational tasks including fund analytics, trade confirmations, settlements & MIS reporting.
Job Description
1.
Work closely with and provide operational support for the trading desk and investment
team.
Working in conjunction with prime brokers to resolve settlement issues.
2.
Confirmation of all trades with counterparties on daily basis.
Prepare trade instructions
and communication for monthly trading activity.
3.
Responsible for managing the end-to-end trade reporting function in a controlled and
efficient manner.
4.
Responsible for the daily trade monitoring, verification process between the front office
systems and operations systems including but not limited to the investigation,
escalation and resolution of the exceptions.
5.
Support the management of relationships with several vendors (Fund Administrators,
Custodians, Prime Brokerage)
6.
Strong understanding about Fund management, various derivatives & structured
products.
7.
Oversee daily review of trades executed, confirmation of trade economics & using
analytical capabilities for products such as Swaps, FX Forwards, NDFs, and FX Options
8.
For all portfolios, ensure all trades are properly integrated into the reporting tool (AIM /
Bloomberg) and provide the client reporting within the deadlines.
9.
Performing NAV reconciliation between the PMS and the Fund Accountants through the
Middle Office reconciliation tools (or manually if not available), controlling the general
coherence of the NAV on a daily basis, investigating the main discrepancies, performing
a detailed reconciliation of positions, prices and valuations at least once a month and
maintaining records for audit purposes
10.
Collateral management through the validation and issuance of margin calls
11.
Identify opportunities for automation and other process improvements.
12.
Assisting with the preparation of regular & ad hoc management reporting.
13.
Financial reporting and coordination with Back office for IFRS reporting.
Software Skillset
- MS Office (Excel & Powerpoint mainly).
- Bloomberg expertise would be an added advantage.
COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor/Master’s degree in finance / MBA in Finance.
- Candidate pursuing CA / FRM / CIPM will be preferred.
Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in global markets as operational / trade support or related securities
- services, preferably in an Asset Management company.
- Knowledge about Fund Investments, Equity Markets & Derivatives is a must.
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