Senior Portfolio Implementation Specialist GAM Investments London, United Kingdom
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Posted 12 days ago Permanent Competitive
AMBITIOUS? BRIGHT? RIGHT?
GAM is one of the world's leading independent asset managers. We provide differentiated active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries and private investors.
Together we share a common set of values rooted in teamwork, integrity, entrepreneurial flair and professional excellence.
Our employees are our most valuable asset. Being able to offer an attractive work environment where talented minds from various backgrounds are keen to work is key to the long-term success of our company. We firmly believe in the importance of maintaining the open culture of a small company, aiming to avoid bureaucracy and encouraging a flexible, accessible and hands-on working style across the Group. In turn, our people reward us with their loyalty.
Function: Investment Management - Discretionary
Department: Trading
Purpose
GAM, established in 1983, has built a reputation for excellence in managing equity, fixed income, multi-asset and alternative investments, and is known for its ability to deliver sophisticated, diversified strategies across global markets. GAM is currently building out a dedicated GAM Alternatives unit to complement GAM's existing investing capabilities, and is in the process of launching several new strategies under the unit.
This new role has been created to predominantly provide Investment Support, Order Input and Portfolio Maintenance across a range of portfolios as well as other related activities.
The role will report to the Investments COO and will have meaningful interaction with the Trading Team, Investment Managers, Investment Controlling Team, Data Management Team and other Investment functions as well as Product and Investment Operations Teams.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Team Lead for the Portfolio Implementation Team
Managing the performance of team members throughout the year and formally during the annual performance appraisal process. Develop staff through mentoring, projects and educational opportunities. Operate in a fair and open manner. Ensure desk functions are covered at all times. Maintain a high standard of process and system documentation.
Portfolio Implementation Lead on all projects that require the Team's input or process In conjunction with Investments COO, develop and implement the appropriate infrastructure, procedure and overall framework to achieve the desired outcome and continuously provide a service to the funds.
Work with the Portfolio Implementation team on day-to-day services, including: Portfolio Implementation for Fund of Funds and Multi-Asset teams: Daily implementation of Fund trades to align to the model portfolios. Placing deals for feeder funds and MACs Mandate Portfolios.
Exposure Management Implementation (based on standing instructions/parameters): For Private Equity Funds with cash management overlay. For other Funds with Futures strategy overlay. For Commodity Fund.
Fund Cash Management (based on standing instructions/parameters): Monitoring Base and non-base Overdrafts and Balances and raising FX orders for cash sweeps and ODs and raising orders for cash investments. Monitoring FX Hedges and raising orders. Shareclass Hedging: Oversight and Monitoring of Currency Manager. Co-ordination between relevant parties (Currency Manager, TA and ManCo for the launch or restructuring of funds with Share Class Hedging).
Broker & Platform Management Process: Onboarding and KYC approval process management. New fund set-up coordination. Ad-hoc & KYC requests.
Qualifications & Experience Experience in a similar role (Investment Support, Portfolio Maintenance, Trading or Junior Portfolio Management). Experience with raising orders and monitoring portfolios on mainstream Order Management Systems. Knowledge of Equity, FX and Cash instruments. Comprehensive stakeholder management and communication. Solutions oriented that goes the extra mile to deliver results. Strong technical / IT skills most notably MS Excel. Some programming knowledge / understanding would be an asset. Strong academics with a preference towards Math and / or Accounting. Professional industry qualification an advantage. IMC or previous CF30 accreditation.
Personal Attributes A drive for excellence with a high attention to detail. Very good organisational and time management skills. Ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines. Structured approach to work and process driven. Capable of integrating solid analytical and problem-solving skills with industry knowledge. Strong interest in financial markets and a strong interest in the intricacies of portfolio management under different regulatory regimes and different prospectus constraints (large and small). Self-starter and pro-active team player.
Benefits
GAM offers a comprehensive range of benefits and performance-based compensation, along with a variety of lifestyle and family benefits to promote well-being in and out of the workplace. These benefits vary according to local market conditions. Please contact the local Human Resources team for further details.
Employing Company/ies: GAM International Management Limited
Reporting to: Investments COO
Contract: Permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply now
Posted 12 days ago Permanent Competitive
AMBITIOUS? BRIGHT? RIGHT?
GAM is one of the world's leading independent asset managers. We provide differentiated active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries and private investors.
Together we share a common set of values rooted in teamwork, integrity, entrepreneurial flair and professional excellence.
Our employees are our most valuable asset. Being able to offer an attractive work environment where talented minds from various backgrounds are keen to work is key to the long-term success of our company. We firmly believe in the importance of maintaining the open culture of a small company, aiming to avoid bureaucracy and encouraging a flexible, accessible and hands-on working style across the Group. In turn, our people reward us with their loyalty.
Function: Investment Management - Discretionary
Department: Trading
Purpose
GAM, established in 1983, has built a reputation for excellence in managing equity, fixed income, multi-asset and alternative investments, and is known for its ability to deliver sophisticated, diversified strategies across global markets. GAM is currently building out a dedicated GAM Alternatives unit to complement GAM's existing investing capabilities, and is in the process of launching several new strategies under the unit.
This new role has been created to predominantly provide Investment Support, Order Input and Portfolio Maintenance across a range of portfolios as well as other related activities.
The role will report to the Investments COO and will have meaningful interaction with the Trading Team, Investment Managers, Investment Controlling Team, Data Management Team and other Investment functions as well as Product and Investment Operations Teams.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
Team Lead for the Portfolio Implementation Team
Managing the performance of team members throughout the year and formally during the annual performance appraisal process. Develop staff through mentoring, projects and educational opportunities. Operate in a fair and open manner. Ensure desk functions are covered at all times. Maintain a high standard of process and system documentation.
Portfolio Implementation Lead on all projects that require the Team's input or process In conjunction with Investments COO, develop and implement the appropriate infrastructure, procedure and overall framework to achieve the desired outcome and continuously provide a service to the funds.
Work with the Portfolio Implementation team on day-to-day services, including: Portfolio Implementation for Fund of Funds and Multi-Asset teams: Daily implementation of Fund trades to align to the model portfolios. Placing deals for feeder funds and MACs Mandate Portfolios.
Exposure Management Implementation (based on standing instructions/parameters): For Private Equity Funds with cash management overlay. For other Funds with Futures strategy overlay. For Commodity Fund.
Fund Cash Management (based on standing instructions/parameters): Monitoring Base and non-base Overdrafts and Balances and raising FX orders for cash sweeps and ODs and raising orders for cash investments. Monitoring FX Hedges and raising orders. Shareclass Hedging: Oversight and Monitoring of Currency Manager. Co-ordination between relevant parties (Currency Manager, TA and ManCo for the launch or restructuring of funds with Share Class Hedging).
Broker & Platform Management Process: Onboarding and KYC approval process management. New fund set-up coordination. Ad-hoc & KYC requests.
Qualifications & Experience Experience in a similar role (Investment Support, Portfolio Maintenance, Trading or Junior Portfolio Management). Experience with raising orders and monitoring portfolios on mainstream Order Management Systems. Knowledge of Equity, FX and Cash instruments. Comprehensive stakeholder management and communication. Solutions oriented that goes the extra mile to deliver results. Strong technical / IT skills most notably MS Excel. Some programming knowledge / understanding would be an asset. Strong academics with a preference towards Math and / or Accounting. Professional industry qualification an advantage. IMC or previous CF30 accreditation.
Personal Attributes A drive for excellence with a high attention to detail. Very good organisational and time management skills. Ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines. Structured approach to work and process driven. Capable of integrating solid analytical and problem-solving skills with industry knowledge. Strong interest in financial markets and a strong interest in the intricacies of portfolio management under different regulatory regimes and different prospectus constraints (large and small). Self-starter and pro-active team player.
Benefits
GAM offers a comprehensive range of benefits and performance-based compensation, along with a variety of lifestyle and family benefits to promote well-being in and out of the workplace. These benefits vary according to local market conditions. Please contact the local Human Resources team for further details.
Employing Company/ies: GAM International Management Limited
Reporting to: Investments COO
Contract: Permanent #J-18808-Ljbffr
