Temporary Mission - 12 Months
Mission
The Middle Office Asset Management team supports the operational activities of the alternative investment platform and ensures that the activities performed by external portfolio managers and other service providers are properly monitored and controlled.
The Middle Officer – External Portfolio Manager Oversight will support the team in performing daily and periodic operational controls.
The role offers the opportunity to develop practical knowledge of alternative investments, fund structures, investment operations and the oversight of external portfolio managers.
Main Responsibilities
•Reviewing and challenging NAV calculations received from fund administrators and external portfolio managers, investigating material discrepancies and ensuring that issues are resolved within the required deadlines.
•Reviewing the investment book P&L and investigating unexplained movements, valuation differences and other material variances.
•Monitoring share class performance and ensuring that performance information is consistent. Reviewing hedging ratios and related calculations.
•Validating management fees, performance fees, fund expenses and other billing elements.
•Overseeing risk and regulatory reporting.
•Monitoring capital activity.
•Reviewing counterparty exposure reports.
•Reviewing invoices and billing information and ensuring that discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
•Liaising with external portfolio managers, fund administrators, custodians, clearing brokers, counterparties and internal departments to resolve operational issues.
•Monitoring collateral and derivatives margin requirements, including margin calls, collateral movements and related reconciliations.
•Contributing to the review and improvement of procedures, checklists and operational controls.
Your Profile
Specific Competencies
•First internship or initial experience in Finance, Asset Management, Investment Operations, Fund Accounting or a related field.
•University degree or ongoing studies in accounting, finance, economics, business administration or a related discipline.
•Interest in alternative investments and investment operations.
•Good knowledge of Excel and ability to work with data.
•Interest in using technology, automation and artificial intelligence tools to improve processes and controls.
•Strong analytical and detail-oriented aptitude, with a willingness to learn and develop.
•Ability to follow procedures rigorously and identify and escalate operational risks.
•Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
•Good team player, enthusiastic and committed to learning.
•Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within tight deadlines.
•Fluent in French and English.
Others
•Swiss Residence
Core Competencies: Adherence to the company's values: Dedication, Conviction, Agility and Responsibility - Compliance with regulations and internal directives.
