Investment Implementation Analyst - Equities

Investment Implementation Analyst - Equities

London, hybrid

Overview

About the Firm

Our client is a global investment management company with a significant presence across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. The London office manages a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset strategies for both institutional and retail clients. The culture is collaborative and client-focused, combining a long-term investment philosophy with a strong emphasis on innovation and operational excellence.

The Investment Implementation team is responsible for supporting Portfolio Managers with the implementation of their portfolios. This includes both retail and institutional equity strategies as well as Fund-of-Funds. The team acts as a key conduit between Portfolio Managers and other business areas such as Trading, Compliance, and Operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyse daily cash flows; communicate findings to relevant Portfolio Managers and compile trade lists in line with PM instructions, fund restrictions, client requirements, and current cash levels
• Generate orders for flow trading, single orders, and ECM activity
• Manage cash-related issues such as overdrafts, high cash balances, market settlement problems, and restricted currencies
• Monitor pre-trade compliance alerts within Charles River, investigating and clearing as required
• Review outstanding corporate actions, investigate tax issues, and ensure timely PM responses
• Analyse the impact of in-specie transfers on incoming/outgoing funds and prepare transition wish lists as required
• Provide support on projects such as fund launches, mergers, and new market processes
• Troubleshoot technology or data issues to ensure seamless portfolio implementation
• Respond to ad-hoc queries from Portfolio Managers, Trading, and other internal teams
• Conduct UAT systems testing for upgrades and new functionality; represent the department at internal meetings with Technology to drive enhancements

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Solid understanding of investments and a genuine interest in the investment process
• Experience within an investment management environment in investments, equity operations, or fund administration
• Investment Management Certificate (IMC) qualification, or willingness to complete within 6 months
• Strong PC skills, particularly Excel
• Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks within tight deadlines, and handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organisation

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Project Management

Industries

• Financial Services, Investment Management, and Investment Banking