Associate, Portfolio Operations

Company Description

About MUFG Investor Services

MUFG Investor Services is a trusted partner to many of the world’s largest public and private funds, providing asset servicing and operational solutions built for alternatives. With over $1 trillion in client assets under administration, we offer fund administration, banking, payments, fund financing, foreign exchange overlay, corporate and regulatory services, custody, business consulting, and more. Operating from 17 locations worldwide, we help clients mitigate risk, enhance efficiency, and navigate the operational complexities of today’s investment management landscape. As a division of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s largest financial institutions with approximately $3 trillion in assets, we combine deep expertise with the strength and stability of a leading financial institution. To learn more, visit us at www.mufg-investorservices.com.

Job Description

This is a vital role in ensuring MFS can calculate independent Net Asset Values of investment funds. A Portfolio Operations (PO) Associate will operate and oversee reconciliation and NAV review technology to deliver a full reconciled gross Net Asset Value to client operations teams or clients, including cash, positions, dividend & interest reconciliations.

An PO Associate will have a strong understanding of what drives the value of an investment fund, the types of products it trades and the nature of day-to-day operations between an investment fund and its counterparties, all alongside a keen interest in learning new technologies and skills

• Ensure client transaction processing is complete, corporate actions have been booked correctly & security pricing is accurate.
• Review pricing of portfolios, confirming securities such as equities, options, futures, bonds & OTC derivatives are priced correctly. Gather security prices from vendors such as Bloomberg & ICE when necessary.
• Operate and oversee reconciliation technology to deliver Investment Manager positions and profit & loss reconciliations.
• Perform NAV reviews, investigating what is causing changes in NAV from prior period.
• Support the new client onboarding processes.
• Liaise with custodians, brokers and other counterparties on an ongoing basis for break resolutions and process
• improvements.
• Additional responsibilities may include oversight of reconciliation and data transmission technology.
• Provide great client service to all our clients be they internal or external.
• Respond to queries from clients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure client SLAs are strictly adhered to.

Qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Math, Finance, Accounting or an equivalent combination of education.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have one to two years of experience within the investor services or asset management industry.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you to join MUFG Investor Services?  

Take a look at our careers site and you’ll find everything you’d expect from a career with the fastest-growing business at one of the world’s largest financial groups. Now take another look. Because it’s how we defy expectations that really defines us. You’ll feel that difference in all kinds of ways. Our vibrant CULTURE. Connected team. Love of innovation, laser client focus, and next-level LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT. Oh, and we really walk the talk when it comes to HYBRID WORKING.

So, why settle for the ordinary? Apply now for a Brilliantly Different career.

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MUFG is an equal opportunity employer.