Role Description
Job Title:
Platform Control & Support – PCT Junior Analyst
Shift:
UK / APAC / US
Overview Of The Role
We are seeking a
motivated and detail-oriented Junior Analyst
to join the
Platform Control & Support (PCT)
team. In this role, you will assist in maintaining a
robust control environment
, supporting
Investment Teams
in ensuring effective
pre- and post-trade compliance monitoring
within tight deadlines.You will gain hands-on experience across mandate control implementation, trade monitoring, and compliance support, while collaborating closely with global stakeholders. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for investment operations, keen attention to detail, and a desire to develop expertise within a dynamic asset management environment.
Key Responsibilities
Mandate Control Implementation
- Support the implementation and maintenance of investment mandate controls, including onboarding, rule updates, and guideline change activities.
- Assist in performing impact assessments and documentation updates as part of the guideline change process.
- Review and verify control configurations and updates made by team members for accuracy and compliance with internal standards.
- Maintain accurate records of all mandate control changes, ensuring audit readiness and traceability.
Violation Monitoring and Escalation
- Support the overnight monitoring of investment violations and breaches using internal tools such as Aladdin.
- Ensure potential issues are identified, logged, escalated, and resolved within defined service levels.
- Collaborate with senior analysts and investment teams to ensure timely resolution of compliance exceptions.
- Help enhance monitoring workflows and contribute to improving the team’s risk control framework.
Broker and Trade Management Support
- Assist with maintaining broker data and ‘ready-to-trade’ lists within Aladdin.
- Support the Trading Desk by addressing queries related to broker setup and trading permissions.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date trade coding to enable smooth pre- and post-trade compliance processes.
- Coordinate with operations and compliance teams to ensure alignment on trading-related data integrity.
Operational Excellence & Documentation
- Ensure that all assigned tasks are executed in accordance with documented procedures and quality standards.
- Escalate issues to senior team members as needed and follow up through to resolution.
- Assist in updating and maintaining procedure documents, reflecting new functionalities or process improvements.
- Contribute to the team’s continuous improvement efforts by identifying efficiency or automation opportunities.
Must-Have Skills
- Strong understanding or interest in investment operations, mandate compliance, and control frameworks.
- Foundational knowledge of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (e.g., formulas, lookups, pivot tables).
- Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
- Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and data integrity.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with cross-functional teams.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify and resolve issues systematically.
- Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively within a global team environment.
Good-to-Have Skills
- Experience or internship in asset management, portfolio compliance, or operations control.
- Exposure to tools such as Aladdin, Charles River, or similar investment compliance platforms.
- Familiarity with trade lifecycle management, pre/post-trade monitoring, and investment restriction guidelines.
- Understanding of broker data management and trade authorization processes.
- Experience with data analysis tools or basic coding languages (e.g., SQL, Python, VBA).
- Awareness of regulatory frameworks impacting investment management (e.g., UCITS, MiFID, SFDR).
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related discipline.
What You’ll Be Like
- Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Proactive and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Analytical thinker who enjoys problem-solving and improving workflows.
- Collaborative team player, contributing positively to a shared team culture.
- Results-driven, with a focus on quality, efficiency, and accountability.
- Open to feedback and eager to learn new systems, processes, and tools.
Skills Keywords
Mandate Control Implementation | Violation Monitoring | Escalation Management | Broker and Trade Management | Aladdin | Pre/Post-Trade Compliance | Data Integrity | Portfolio Compliance | Investment Operations | Financial Controls
Skills
Mandate Control Implementation,Violation Monitoring and esclation,Brocker and Trade management
