Trade & Treasury Operations Senior Associate

London

Role Description

We are looking for someone to join our centralised execution function within the broader Client Operations team. The key responsibilities will be to review and send investment and cash execution instructions for a range of clients and asset classes and help build our operational checks, processes and procedures. The candidate should be hardworking and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. They must be able to problem solve; interact with colleagues and third parties, prioritise and complete multiple tasks whilst meeting daily deadlines.

The successful candidate will be an integral member of the global Client Operations team and will report directly to the Head of Trade and Treasury Operations for Europe and Asia. The role is not client facing, as all client relationships are managed by the Investment Principals and Partners, however strong communication skills are required for frequent interactions with a multitude of third parties with whom we liaise such as fund administrators, fund managers, custodians, banks and brokers.

The company has a ‘small business’, entrepreneurial atmosphere and attitude, and as such the successful applicant should appreciate an environment with wide-ranging responsibilities in multiple areas where flexibility and a willingness to do whatever it takes is paramount to contributing to the Firm’s continued success. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the team and a ‘go-to’ person for junior team members; they will be prepared to ‘roll their sleeves up’ and take on a breadth of execution responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Being one of the key owners in the team of ensuring client and PV investment and treasury needs are implemented in a timely and accurate manner across the below asset classes. This includes reviewing and sending execution instructions, up to a certain value limit, for:
    • Private placement and hedge funds (with specific attention paid to the terms of the funds they incl. fee classes, minimums, fund notice periods, gates, lock up periods)
    • UCITs and Mutual fund orders
    • Processing cash payments for clients and capital call payments for private placement funds.
    • ETF funds and equity trades (being aware of specific tax and regional restrictions as well as resolving settlement issues)
    • Foreign Exchange (spot and forwards for portfolio hedging purposes)
    • Futures
    • Direct fixed income
  • Owning various regular and ad-hoc checks and controls. Assessing and recommending improvements to these to strengthen our operational risk environment and avoid errors.
  • Managing regular and ad-hoc projects, including process improvements and improving the scalability of our operational model. Working with other teams to obtain feedback and achieve impactful outcomes.
  • Building relationships with external custodians and brokers. Ensuring that our investments are correctly transacted and settled in an accurate and timely manner, and we receive best execution.
  • Adhering to all policies and procedures to ensure that the company remains compliant with all regulatory requirements, and that we fulfil our fiduciary requirements to clients.
  • Being a role model for more junior members of the team. Devising and delivering training to the team as well as the wider Client Ops team.
  • Be responsible for ensuring all information security processes, policies and procedures are adhered to and any issues or concerns are raised with the Cyber Security team.
  • Ensure full compliance with all local data protection regulations and privacy controls, and any related issues are raised via the appropriate channels

The task list above may evolve over time.

Attributes / Required Skills

The ideal candidate will have strong quantitative skills and have an active interest in investment and capital markets. A flexible, entrepreneurial approach and an appetite for challenge are essential qualities.

Candidates will ideally:

  • Have a relevant qualification such as the IOC or IMC (required).
  • Have experience of working in a similar role within Financial Services, such as a private bank, middle office or settlement agency.
  • Have a good understanding of the product types across the major investment asset classes.
  • Have a good understanding and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel / Outlook.
  • Have experience using Bloomberg AIM or other OMS.
  • Be familiar with the relevant market regulations and reporting requirements, such as, MIFID II and EMIR.
  • Demonstrate excellent judgment and ability to analyse issues quickly and independently to take appropriate action with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and be very comfortable working with numbers.
  • Demonstrate an ability to evaluate and interpret numerical data in order to spot potential errors in complex trade execution plans.
  • Be an articulate self-starter with strong analytical and organisational skills.
  • Be able to prioritise daily workloads whilst working efficiently and accurately under pressure.
  • Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced investment environment.
  • Have good communication skills.
  • Have a high degree of integrity and professionalism and be a collaborative “team player”.

Benefits

Partners Capital is committed to being a great place to work. We are focused both on wellbeing and professional growth. You can expect professional development and career progression opportunities, competitive compensation, exceptional benefits and a flexible “results-focused” working model.

Our benefits package includes private medical and life insurance, income protection and pension contributions. In addition, we partner with organisations to provide wellness benefits. Partners Capital supports global philanthropy via a charity program and provides a volunteer day for all employees. We also champion a variety of social events.

Contact Details

Please send your CV and cover letter to recruiting@partners-cap.com with the subject “Trade & Treasury Operations Senior Associate, London”. Further information about Partners Capital is available on our website www.partners-cap.com