Portfolio Implementation Analyst - Investment Management UK

About the team:

The team collaborates closely with multiple departments across the business including portfolio managers, traders, operations, compliance and client onboarding.

Portfolio Implementation is a global team, with desks based in London, Hong Kong, Cape Town and New York working as a single, connected function. Working hours for this role are aligned to the UK business day.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with portfolio managers and traders to efficiently implement investment views across portfolios
• Oversee trade orders from inception to completion
• Develop expertise in the order management system and actively seek to improve processes
• Oversee fund cash flows, rebalancing of portfolios, and ongoing monitoring of asset allocations, cash positions, and foreign exchange sweeps
• Manage cash within all relevant portfolios, placing cash out on overnight deposit or other such suitable money market instruments
• Manage currency hedging for all relevant portfolios, including necessary rolls and adjustments
• Manage derivative rolls, such as futures, interest rate swaps and credit default swaps
• Build a deep understanding of investment mandates and monitor portfolio compliance with investment guidelines and regulatory restrictions
• Maintain and continuously develop procedures to ensure they remain current and fit for purpose
• Embrace AI tools such as Claude, and bring a curiosity for how these can be used to streamline legacy processes
• Manage portfolio transitions and restructures, delivering optimal outcomes for clients

Essential:

• A relevant degree, CFA or CA advantageous
• Or minimum of 3+ years’ operational experience in Asset Management
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong investment knowledge with a keen interest in financial markets and instruments
• Robust problem-solving abilities

Advantageous:

• A relevant degree, CFA or CA advantageous
• Or minimum of 3+ years’ operational experience in Asset Management
• Experience in portfolio implementation across equity, fixed income and money markets, including derivatives
• Experience with Charles River
• Experience managing portfolio transitions, restructures, or asset transfers
• Experience using coding or automation tools (e.g. Python, VBA, Power Automate) to streamline repetitive tasks
• Familiarity with Bloomberg

Attributes:

• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop
• Results-driven, with a strong sense of accountability
• A client focused and collaborative approach
• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships