Fund Administrator - London, United Kingdom - Montanaro Asset Management

Description

Fund Administrator - Fixed Term Contract - 9 months

Salary:
£28, ,000 per annum

Plus loyalty bonus paid on successful completion of the contract


Role:
Fixed Term Contract (9 months) full time, 40 hours per week

Possibility of contract extension or permanent role


Location:
London (Office based for the first month, then the opportunity for hybrid working)


About us:

Montanaro is a successful boutique fund management company specialising in quoted Global Small and MidCap companies.

Our firm was founded by Charles Montanaro in 1991 with a vision to bring a different approach to SmallCap investing.

We picture ourselves as an Oasis in the City. We ignore market noise and focus on identifying the highest quality businesses that we can own for the long-term.

Almost 30 years later, we manage around £5bn on behalf of our clients.

We are passionate about what we do and work together with a sense of humour to deliver excellence for our clients.

We now have a maternity cover opportunity for a Fund Administrator to support our Fund Administration team.

We are looking for someone with general fund administration or back office experience to join a small, friendly and professional team based in smart offices near the Bank of England.

Our culture:

• We are a family
• We are quality growth investors
• We are sustainable investors
• We are in it for the long term
• We do the work ourselves
• Our clients are our partners

Fund Administrator - Main duties:

***The successful applicant will join as a junior member of the team and will support the team on a day to day basis.

The role is varied, but main duties include:

• Cash and stock reconciliations
• Maintenance of records in Charles River IMS
• Instructing completed trades to administrators
• Monitoring trade settlement and resolving issues
• Monitoring best execution
• Monitoring the trade blotter for execution and any exceptions
• Section 793 holdings disclosures
• Other Fund Administration tasks as necessary

Do you have:

• Financial services experience within fund administration
• Good knowledge of Excel formulae
• Strong attention to detail and work with a high degree of accuracy
• The ability to work well both in a small team and individually
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to remain calm when under pressure with a varied and unpredictable workload

Nice to haves:

***_Highly desirable although not essential:_

• A degree in business administration / mathematics / economics or similar
• Prior experience of using the Charles River Investment Management System
• Previous experience of Bloomberg terminal

The Benefits:

• Extensive training
• Loyalty bonus on completion of the contract
• Hybrid working (after the first month)
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)

Are you our Fund Administrator?

This role is an excellent entry level opportunity for someone who already has exposure to a back office environment and who now wishes to broaden their experience.

Full training will be given where necessary, providing outstanding experience for the right person

Applications must include a covering letter, detailing why you feel you would be a good fit for this role.- No recruitment agencies please_