Job Description

IM Operations

IM Operations supports the global equity, fixed income, liquidity and alternative businesses for Client Investment Management (MSIM), providing middle-office services including portfolio manager support, client services, portfolio transitions, market registration, product data and performance and attribution analysis. Operations also provides mutual fund support, derivative processing, and counterparty and credit event management.

 

Background on the Team

 

 

The position would be responsible for overseeing our performance measurement function serviced by our outsourced Vendor partner. This position will partner with MSIM Portfolio Services teams to understand products on performance measurement calculations and interpretations The group has a strong, team-based orientation, yet relies upon its members to take responsibility and ownership of their coverage responsibilities and client base.  Good understanding in all technical and non-technical aspects of the position is required.

 

 

 Primary Responsibilities

 

Performance Operations

  • This individual will ensure that the Vendor meets all internal and external deliverables against the established Service Level Agreement
  • They will work on performance inquires, risk issues and reporting requirements and deliverables.
  • Understand the performance requirements of Client’s proprietary funds, local reporting rules and regulatory requirements and work with functional teams in providing accurate performance data.
  • Understand and work on the FIRM’s annual GIPS verification process.
  • Work within the group to proactively identify and resolve discrepancies with Operations teams.
  • Have a thorough understanding on return calculation methodology, subscription, redemption, composites, return reconciliation and should work closely with business team to ensure performance queries are actioned on a timely manner.
  • Good understanding on indices/benchmark and perform the benchmark set up for new and existing portfolios.
  • Thorough understanding on financial instruments.

 

 

 

Skills required (essential)

 

  • Asset management performance calculation and reporting experience including knowledge of alternative return calculations and GIPS standards.
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Good communication skills
  • Good team player
  • Fluency with all MS Office Tools
  • Ability to ‘think out of the box’ and look for creative solutions.
  • Ability to perform tasks with precision and accuracy.

 

 

1.Years of exp- 3 to 5 years

2.Contract duration- 9 months

3.Location-Mumbai

4.Shit timing-EMEA Shift

5.Acceptable Notice Period – Immediate or 30 days

6.Hybrid/WFO - HYBRID

7.Must have skillset - Knowledge on return methodology, GIPS, Composite, Index, Benchmark,  Mutual funds

8.Good to have skillset = financial instruments, Attribution