Portfolio Implementation Analyst

Who we’re looking for
We are looking for an analyst to join the Portfolio Implementation Team, a part of the Pan European Equities Implementation Team. The analyst should be organised and hard working and interested in getting exposure to a wide variety of roles the team takes on.

About Schroders
We’re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.
We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we’ve been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn’t change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

The base
We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre. And we have everything we need to work flexibly.

What you’ll do
The Equities Implementation Analyst role is vital to the Investment process helping implement Fund Manager decisions, managing cash and providing Investment desk support.  In this role you will work within the Implementation Team managing the implementation of investment models working closely with the Fund Managers aiding in the design of the investment process. You are also required to oversee cash management, implement hedge strategies and the instruction of corporate actions.  Your main stakeholder is the Investment team. 

An Implementation Analyst’s main customer is their Investment team, however they also provide a vital link between Operations, Client Service teams and the Fund Manager.  They will also work together with the Trading team on the implementation of trades and liquidity management, instructing contingent trades.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Experience of at least 2-3 years in a front office support role;
• A good understanding of equity securities and markets, including derivatives;
• Strong mathematical skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to prioritise effectively and multi task;
• Strong in both written and verbal English communication skills;
• Ability to build strong relationships across teams or departments;
• Have an understanding of process and how operation and support teams work;
• Keen interest in financial markets and instruments;
• A critical thinker who's able to look at things from different angles and enjoys solving problems and 
• Able to identify areas that need attention or have gaps and suggest and drive solutions.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help

• Knowledge of Aladdin – PFC, PFM and Dashboard;
• Previous use of Eikon and 
• IMC preferred or willingness to complete. 

We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristic.