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Pricing Analyst

  • Location:

    Dublin

  • Sector:

    Accountancy & Finance

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    Negotiable

  • Contact:

    Aaron Cawley

  • Contact email:

    Aaron.Cawley@oliverjames.com

  • Job ref:

    JOB-042022-167930_1655907688

  • Published:

    almost 2 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2022-07-22

Job Profile: Global Fund Accounting, Pricing Analyst

Job Profile Summary:

To serve as a Security Pricing Analyst technical expert and ensure pricing compliance with corporate polices and regulatory requirements, while minimizing business risk and maximizing value for shareholders.

In this role, you will:

  • Research, analyze, and determine security prices for positions held across various our client funds.
  • Review and provide direction to our service providers on hard to value securities, static/stale price, corporate actions, FAS levels etc. and act as a point of escalation for complex security pricing issues thereby ensuring integrity in the daily valuation of positions.
  • Demonstrate accuracy and ability to meet multiple daily deadlines
  • Create a working knowledge of our client security pricing policies and analytics to ensure that operational procedures meet best practices.
  • Complete and evidence oversight of our client funds per regulatory requirements for Designated Person's (DPs)
  • Prepare dashboard reports for management and establish ownership for corrective action as necessary.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of the our client Global Fund Accounting (GFA) team, global products/investment instruments and third party pricing data providers.
  • Assesses business needs and recommend changes to processes to gain efficiencies and ensure quality service.
  • Work globally with peers in Security Pricing and Global Fund Accounting oversight roles
  • Promote a team atmosphere within the Global Fund Accounting department and our client as a whole by fostering a "one our client" attitude.
  • Serve as a resource to the GFA department and willingly share expertise. Cross-train in all team functions and be capable of supporting operational coverage for the US Securities Valuation team.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
  • Integrate project results smoothly into workflows and ensure that new or specialized procedures and workflows are documented.

What it takes

  • Undergraduate degree (Accounting/Finance preferred) or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Previous experience in a related role
  • Demonstration a deep understanding of fund Security Pricing workflow
  • Demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced, ambiguous environment, working with multiple and diverse responsibilities.
  • Proven ability to effectively communicate with external providers, internal business clients and crew members at all levels.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong relationship management skills.
  • Detail oriented and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Ability to take ownership of issues, initiate solutions, make well-reasoned decisions and follow through to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Proficient in using Bloomberg and other vendor portals as well as Microsoft packages particularly Excel.

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