Specialist, Reference Data

Provide oversight on the outsourced Reference Data team at the Bank of New York with particular focus on effecting improvements. Own and monitor order and trade execution routing, optimising STP rates. This is a part-time, fixed-term contract (FTC) position for a duration of six months, working three days per week. Responsibilities

• Maintain the integrity around security, account, legal entity ,fund and execution data and be a point person of all enhancements to current processes
• Review Charge rule set ups to ensure the efficient settlement of trades
• Ensure due process is conducted on data requests and is compliant with internal and external controls and audit
• Provide oversight of outsourced Reference Data function
• Initiate and ensure completion of technical set-up for new funds and managed accounts
• Work with IT Operations to automate and maintain secure file delivery via sFTP and email
• Highlight potential problems or delays to Man management
• Manage and execute BAU projects where day-to-day functions allow

Do you have experience in SFTP?, * Strong academics; educated to degree level or equivalent

• Proven experience in Trade Operations within an investment management firm / investment bank / hedge fund
• Knowledge around the Reference Data environment across a breadth of investment products
• Understanding of financial markets
• Experience using Excel and Bloomberg
• Self-motivated and responsive to a constantly changing environment
• Strong communication skills, with the credibility and confidence to influence and draw people together from various groups and levels
• A clear thinker with an ability to learn and absorb concepts quickly

This role presents a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their product knowledge and Operations experience within the context of alternative investments. Man Group is at a very exciting stage in its business cycle and Reference Data is going to be key to its future success.

Pulled from the full job description

• Annual leave
• Sick pay
• Company pension
• Paid volunteer time
• Discounted gym membership

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent., Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group You’ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you’ll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You’ll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you’ll receive two annual ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave for community volunteering.