Investment Operations Associate

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Principal Asset Management Full time

About the job


What You'll Do


Principal Asset Management is seeking an Investment Operations Associate to join their London office on a permanent basis. This role offers an opportunity to support the lifecycle of investments in a global infrastructure.


Here are a few examples of the kinds of things you’ll do:

  • Daily reconciliation of custody holdings and cash across multiple funds
  • Investigate and resolve daily collateral disputes
  • Supporting Finisterre Capital’s growing emerging market portfolio as well as the wider PGIE trading
  • Ensure collateral margin calls/returns are exchanged within the contractual timeframe
  • Make sure the delivery and receipt of collateral transactions are actioned and settled on time
  • Investigate and resolve daily collateral disputes
  • Support global investment initiatives through active participation in projects, development and implementation of new initiatives, process reviews and/or system enhancements


Who You Are

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience
  • Preferably 5-7 years’ experience working in investment / mutual fund operations
  • Strong product knowledge on TRS, IRS & XCCY IRS, Credit, Cash, FX (Options, Forwards and NDFs), Futures
  • Strong background in Collateral Operations - especially for OTC, ETD, Central clearing, UMR & Non-UMR and Bilateral Margining
  • Strong understanding is required in reconciling multiple Custody accounts - Positions and Cash holdings
  • Detailed oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Experience in using Charles River APEX and Arcadia is desirable
  • Experience in the sell-side is advantageous
  • SQL, Python, VBA desirable


This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious individual who is looking to gain exposure to a global business and is seeking to propel their career in a fast-growing and highly regarded asset management business.


Your Experience with us

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being.


Who we are

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years


Location

Based in our London office. This role offers hybrid working, with three days a week in the office.


Posting Window

We will accept applications for 5 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline.



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