Manager, Solutions Middle Office

About the Role

The Solutions Middle Office manages security pricing controls, NAV calculations, fee modelling, and portfolio rebalancing across Feeder/Master/Multi Book structures. The team also sets trading levels and instructs FX hedges related to client capital flows. It develops tools and reporting solutions used across the firm, leveraging AI, Python, Excel, and internal databases. As a Manager, you will run key operational processes, drive process improvements, support change initiatives, and identify operational or valuation issues across the business.

This role is a 9-month fixed-term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Using the firm's systems and tools, daily review and analyse fund P&L across asset classes to assist reporting performance to the Solutions business
• Calculate fund NAV on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, including checking accrued income and expenses
• Liaise with fund administrator(s) to reconcile final fund NAVs
• Review FX exposures and report to Asset Managers, highlighting currency hedging requirements
• Reconcile records between Custodians, Prime Brokers and the investment engine's internal records, coordinating investigation and correction of breaking items
• Provide ad-hoc reports to Asset Managers and senior management on performance and historic trading analysis
• Review existing systems, processes, procedures and MIS to identify areas for enhancement
• Represent the team on wider Man projects such as trading system enhancements and regulatory change integration
• Support new business, transitions, migration projects and fund of fund execution
• Develop relationships with key stakeholders including Operations, Finance, Management, Business COOs and Technology leads
• Oversee and monitor service providers
• Comply with all company policies on risk, compliance and confidentiality. Anticipate, identify and manage risk issues, escalating as necessary

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or CFA holder preferred
• Proven experience as a Middle Office Accountant or Product Controller from a top-tier Investment Bank or Asset Manager
• Strong understanding of traded financial instruments
• Highly numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Man Group is a technology-empowered business; all employees use technology and in-house AI tools to support their day-to-day work

Skills & Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to engage effectively with multiple senior stakeholders
• High accuracy and attention to detail. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• A team player who is also comfortable taking individual ownership
• Proactive and highly motivated. Questions beyond the basics and drives for resolution
• Adaptable to change. Committed to continuous self-training

Regulatory

This role falls under the FCA's Senior Managers & Certification Regime. The successful candidate must adhere to the FCA's Code of Conduct at all times, including acting with integrity, due skill, care and diligence, and observing proper standards of market conduct.