DC for DCS Operational Monitoring Manager City, London Up to £55,000

About The Client

My client helps organisations improve the performance of their benefits and rewards programmes by identifying and

managing risk. They are a global leader in providing employee benefits consulting and solutions that deliver long-term value

to clients of all sizes, and across all industries.

About The Role

Key responsibilities will involve;

Conducting post-investment operational reviews on external third party service providers and sub-investment

managers, and internal shared service functions

Monitoring performance of key controls

Maintaining documentation on monitoring activities

Conducting root cause analysis when exceptions found

Managing follow-up activities

Identifying control improvements

Responsible for working in accordance with the organisation’s Risk Management Framework, and compliance with

company policies, including participation in the management of risks (including completion of mandatory training)

that may adversely affect the business, interests or reputation of any Group Company.

Deputising for Head of Operational Monitoring when required

What They Are Looking For

5-7 years+ experience working in an asset management business (or an allied industry)

University degree essential – minimum grade 2:1

Investment qualification(s) such as IMC highly desirable

Excellent numerical ability and analytical skills

Knowledge of all major asset classes

Knowledge of different pooled and segregated investment structures

Knowledge of controls and monitoring / verification techniques

Previous experience in an operations, audit or monitoring role is highly desirable

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to build and maintain working relationships with both internal and

external clients

Strong ability to present succinct findings and necessary actions from complex monitoring work

Proactive and self-starter

Tenacious and determined to find root cause of issues

Natural inclination to investigate situations that just do not appear to be right

Attention to detail