Portfolio / Fund Manager Assistant

At M&G our purpose is to help people manage and grow their savings and investments, responsibly. As a business, we are continuing to take steps towards a sustainable future, delivering better long-term solutions for our customers and clients and identifying new opportunities to make a positive impact for our environment and communities. To help us achieve our vision we’re looking for exceptional people who live our values of care and integrity and who can inspire others; embrace change; deliver results and keep it simple. We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role. The Role: M&G Investments are looking for a Fund Manager Assistant to join the Fixed Income team in Chicago, USA. The role will provide day to day support of the Fund Managers, therefore requires someone with excellent communications skills to co-ordinate within the front office operations and multiple business areas within the organisation e.g., Compliance and Risk. Key Responsibilities for this role: Operational: Ensure the successful operational management of the portfolios through the effective implementation of daily operational controls and processes Maintain local procedure and policy requirements relating to the fund management business including creation and maintenance of ‘how to’ guides Understand operational challenges and work with management to mitigate risks and implement processes to improve key controls Represent the Fixed Income team when liaising and resolving issues with other departments e.g., Information Systems, RDL and Investment Operations Provide operational assistance to internal change projects to ensure requirements are captured and delivered to users Fund Manager Support: Assist the Fund Managers to ensure portfolios adhere to regulations and fund mandates by implementing operational controls Collaboration with the Risk and Compliance teams to ensure all internal and external rules are complied with and breaches are rectified through effective risk reporting and portfolio monitoring Assistance with the order generation, cashflow management, placings / new issues, compliance warnings on orders. Understand the roles and responsibilities of the wider FMA teams in London Key Knowledge, Skills & Experience: Knowledge of asset classes (Fixed Income, FX and/or Derivatives) A good understanding of investment products and the asset management industry Bright, enthusiastic and proactive. Due to the nature of the role, a self-starter is essential Highly numerate, logical and analytical approach Able to work effectively under pressure, to tight deadlines with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and able to liaise effectively with personnel at all levels Experience of using Bloomberg, Aladdin or other Order management systems is desirable Experience of managing complicated processes with a focus on risk reduction and controls P.C. literate, especially competent with MS Excel Key Work Level Accountabilities: Experienced Colleague Accountable for providing a quality service or product to customers and stakeholders, using skills/experience built through significant practical experience or training For team leaders, accountable for ensuring the team the role supports are delivering a quality service or product Works within established frameworks and procedures, with the freedom to interpret them to solve a range of problems Delivers outputs that are clearly defined, using discretion over how to achieve them Makes suggestions for improvements to the work of the team, based on previous experience and knowledge of similar situations Work Level: Experienced Colleague Recruiter Name: Suzie Threlfall We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality or disability we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.