Product Analyst – Alternative Fund Services - Hedge Fund Pricing
Short DescriptionPosting descriptionJob Responsibilities
Timely receipt and processing of incoming pricing feeds and receipt of prices from Fund Managers and Fund Administrators; Providing valuation to Fund Accounting as per the client NAV calendar and providing Subject Matter Expert support to downstream teams and clients
Exception-based validation of price movement at asset relevant tolerance levels
Liaise with pricing vendors and brokers to resolve issues and minimize risk.
Consultative value-added engagement with clients to accommodate any price challenges
Performing portfolio price independence or price verification confirmation as in line with Pricing Policy.
Bespoke valuation services for unlisted exotic security types
Supporting the Hedge Fund client base with bespoke variations to the core Pricing Policy and assisting with the independent review of Fund Manager driven pricing
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
Bachelor degree with preference in Finance, Accounting, or Economics
Experience in security pricing, including exposure to debt, listed instruments and OTC derivatives.
Demonstrate experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of industry activities, particularly corporate actions, index tracking, stock markets, and derivatives valuations
Experience working with pricing vendors/vendor applications
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
Intelligent individual who has interest in the markets and is well versed in how securities function and what affects their price movements
Strong analytical/problem solving skills; attention to detail; Self-motivated and proactive with the proven ability to work accurately
Excellent communication skills demonstrating customer focus and an ability to effectively communicate within a team environment and interact across departments
Strong time-management skills and ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines and a sense of urgency