Operations Analyst

Oversee some of the day-to-day activities performed by the operations team in order to ensure work is completed in a timely manner and to a high standard.
Provide fund managers with daily live valuations with up-to-date cash / stock positions.
Monitor restricted currency trading / contributions / withdrawals and place FX's to cover these.
Identify potential overdrafts and place FX's to cover any shortfalls where necessary.
Calculate and process corporate actions as they arise and liaise with RBC regarding corporate action processing.
Reconcile stock and cash positions on a weekly and monthly basis.
Monitor and process all the daily segregated flows.
Download ISS research and distribute to FM's to aid in decision making and manage / support proxy voting for all accounts.
Perform daily disclosure reporting and maintenance of ongoing working relationship with compliance.
Generate month end reporting for all segregated clients.
Ensure the timely opening of accounts for all new funds including relevant custody and broker accounts liaising with all relevant third parties.
Build and maintain relationships with all the custodians, third party administrators and brokers.
Oversee the activities of outsourced Middle Office functions performed by RBC.
Oversee the trade matching and settlement of trades.
Any other tasks and responsibilities deemed relevant and appropriate by the Head of Operations.

KEY SKILLS:

Strong MS Office Skills, proficient in Excel and Bloomberg (Must be capable of writing Macros, complex formulae and working with links to external sources especially Bloomberg).
Strong analytical skills.
Self-motivated, dedicated.
Strong organisational skills.
Strong team work ethic with high standards of behaviour
Good interpersonal skills.
Delivery focused and able to deliver under pressure to tight deadlines.
Attention to detail.
A proven track record in highlighting and mitigating potential risks and implementing process improvements.