NSO Senior Analyst

About the Opportunity

Job Type: Fixed Term Contractor

Contract duration : 5 months.

Application Deadline: 02 May 2024

Title NSO Senior Analyst - 6 month FTC

Department Fund Accounting

Location Kingswood, Surrey

Reports To UKFA Associate Director

Level Associate, Grade 3

We're proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Fund Accounting team and feel like you're part of something bigger.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We are proud of our inclusive culture and encourage applications from the widest mix of talent, whatever your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, social background and more.

As a flexible employer, we trust our people to perform their role in the way that works best for them, our clients and our business. We are a disability-friendly company and would welcome a conversation with you if you feel you might benefit from any reasonable adjustments to perform to the best of your ability during the recruitment process and beyond.

About your team

The Fund Servicing & Oversight (FSO) group delivers core services to ISS from across the globe. FSO is split into four key areas: Fund Accounting & Control, Asset Pricing & Data Operations, Corporate Actions and Fund Solutions & Shared Services. Fund Accounting and Control is responsible for Internal Fund Accounting, Recording Keeping for non-regulated products, NAV Oversight, Financial Reporting and Global Audit Support and Co-Ordination.

The NAV Sign Off team is responsible for all activities pertaining to the daily valuation and validation of NAVs (Net Asset Value) for FIL's wide range of Onshore & Offshore products. We do this by explaining all security and other asset movements in the funds. The team is also responsible for applying swing adjustments to the NAVs.

About your role

In addition to the operational responsibilities the team also plays a key role in supporting projects, developments and testing of system upgrades affecting fund accounting area. The jobholder will have the responsibility for control and review of various elements of NAV (Net Asset Value) on a wide variety of fund types. The role will focus principally on the daily valuation and checking of the Onshore & Offshore product ranges. The basic working week is 35 hours, made up of five seven-hour days (Monday to Friday). Due to the nature of work the Job holder may be asked to work slightly different hours on a rotational basis.

Your key accountabilities

• Review and sign off NAVs for variety of fund ranges throughout the day, ensuring no material NAV/pricing errors
• Review sign-off processes and implement procedural improvements to reduce risk and improve efficiency
• Follow up any issues arising with other areas such as Asset Valuation, Corporate Actions, Trade Management Service etc. within Global Business Solutions and see through to resolution
• Timely escalation of any issues or exceptions found during processing
• Provide support for issue resolution and various business developments and initiatives
• Ensure that all Pre - NAV evaluation exceptions are resolved in a timely manner, and that adequate escalation procedures are in place
• Provide support to offshore team for accounting shadow activity for out sourced funds
• Participation in projects
• Participation in the month end reporting NAV and Dilution Levy/ Swinging prices calculation processes
  About you
  
  The candidate should be able to work well under pressure and respond promptly to issues and queries. Being able to communicate effectively and recognise when issues need to be escalated.
  
  Essential skills
  
  • Understanding and knowledge of the investment management business
  • Proven ability to prioritise and organise own time
  • Systems knowledge and PC skills
  • Calm, measured and inquisitive approach
  • Problem solver with keen analytical skills and a "can do" attitude
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Team player with a flexible attitude, able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
  • Able to take ownership of issues
    Feel rewarded
    
    For starters, we'll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We'll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we'll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work - finding a balance that works for all of us. It's all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.
    
    For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com.

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