Finance and Operations Analyst

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A fast-growing Investment Management firm is looking for a Finance and Operations Analyst to join their company.

Based in stunning West End offices, you will be part of an entrepreneurial and close-knit team. The ideal candidate will take on a broad range of responsibilities and have the opportunity to learn about the investment management industry.

The Finance and Operations team has a broad range of functions supporting the various business units, and the analyst role is in an ideal opportunity to develop a wide knowledge base of both the corporate and fund side of the business.

Key requirements:

• 2:1 university degree (economics, accounting or finance preferable)
• 6 months+ experience in a transactional role within Operations or Finance (financial services preferable)
• Advanced excel, basic programming desirable

The responsibilities will include:

Corporate:

• Accounts payable and receivable
• Bookkeeping of group companies
• Bank reconciliations
• Assistance with VAT returns
• Assistance with company secretarial
• Assistance with audits
• Contribution to ad-hoc projects

Special purpose vehicles ('SPVs):

• Bank reconciliations
• Order processing and record keeping
• Payment processing
• Contribution to ad-hoc projects

Operations:

• Bank reconciliations
• Loan processing and record keeping
• Payment processing
• Assisting with KYC/AML requests
• Co-ordination of the operations mailbox and calendar
• Liaising with administrators and stakeholders

The candidate should be able to display the following attributes:

• Independence and initiative - ability to manage oneself while balancing differing priorities
• Teamwork - ability to work well in a team environment
• Strong numerical skills with an analytical ability to investigate, create and solve problems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to explain items clearly and concisely and to communicate appropriately and persuasively with others
• Desire to excel and grow in a high-performing firm