ETF Operations Associate - Investment Management Company
Job ref: 49906
LocationDublin City Centre
SectorFunds & Investment Management, Banking & Treasury
Job typePermanent
SalarySee description below
The Panel is currently engaged to source an ETF Operations Associate on behalf of reputable global Investment Management Company in Dublin city centre on a permanent basis
The Operations Associate will be a high calibre middle-office / investment operations professional with strong technical UCITS Funds/ETFs knowledge.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the maintenance of the European UCITS ETF and ETC platforms and will cover a wide range of ETF and ETC investment operations.
The candidate will be executing daily operations processes, driving process improvements and working closely with senior management on some tasks. This role will suit a ‘hands on’ person who thrives in a dynamic and high growth environment.
Job description:
Requirements:
The salary for this role is negotiable depending on experience and includes an excellent bonus and benefits package including excellent hybrid work arrangements
Please contact Liam Murphy if you meet the key criteria and you wish to apply
The Operations Associate will be a high calibre middle-office / investment operations professional with strong technical UCITS Funds/ETFs knowledge.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the maintenance of the European UCITS ETF and ETC platforms and will cover a wide range of ETF and ETC investment operations.
The candidate will be executing daily operations processes, driving process improvements and working closely with senior management on some tasks. This role will suit a ‘hands on’ person who thrives in a dynamic and high growth environment.
Job description:
- Maintain tools for reviewing key operations information related to the ETF platform, including NAVs, benchmark index data, PCFs, security pricing, FX rates, collateral, accrued interest, dividends, tracking error and market making spreads
- Conduct various periodic calculations and reviews such as tracking difference, dividend distributions for ETFs, entitlement calculations for ETC, managing reporting and performance measurement for key service providers and product calendars and distribution schedules
- Run all regular BAU processes, resolve all issues and escalate errors and breaches promptly, where required e.g. UCITS post trade compliance and assist in taking corrective action.
- Respond to queries, both internal and external under supervision and maintain FAQ
- Build relationships across internal (product development, Sales, Capital markets, Legal and Compliance) and external (administrators, transfer agents, custodians, exchanges, Market makes and data providers) counterparties
- Assist with the launch of ETPs and the listing of ETPs
Requirements:
- Previous experience in relevant roles in UCITS/ETP fund operations, fund accounting, trade support or asset management, covering areas such as portfolio management, trade processing, trade reconciliation and order management
- Familiarity with the dealing process of daily dealing /Index funds / ETFs
- Familiarity with NAV calculation and reporting with service providers
- Experience with Operational risk and practical experience of process improvements
- Experience across multiple asset classes (equities, commodities, fixed income, FX)
- IT skills, python, Microsoft Office and Bloomberg desirable
The salary for this role is negotiable depending on experience and includes an excellent bonus and benefits package including excellent hybrid work arrangements
Please contact Liam Murphy if you meet the key criteria and you wish to apply
