Analyst, Solutions Middle Office

Man Group
London, United Kingdom
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with a technical mindset and financial services background will find this role in London emphasizing reconciliation and reporting within the Middle Office External Alpha team.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a technical mindset and financial services background who excel in reconciliation and reporting
    — “review and analyse fund profit and loss accounts across asset classes”
  • Individuals with experience in financial instruments and a knack for process improvement
    — “Strong understanding of traded financial instruments”
  • Candidates who can independently manage operational processes and contribute to automation initiatives
    — “running key operational processes independently, while continuing to develop broader technical and operational expertise”

Things to consider

  • The role requires collaboration across departments and stakeholders, not just within a single team
    — “Collaborate with team members and other departments both in daily activities and long-term projects”
  • The position involves a significant amount of data integrity and accuracy work
    — “Responsible for ensuring the integrity of Asset Manager data prices in internal systems”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with financial reporting and reconciliation tools like Excel and internal databases
    — “Work with various internal tools and databases to deliver reporting and analytics”
  • Demonstrate a history of contributing to automation or process improvement in prior roles
    — “Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives”
  • Emphasize your ability to communicate findings clearly to stakeholders in both technical and non-technical contexts
    — “Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to various stakeholders”
  • Showcase your problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex financial data
    — “Strong analytical mindset with ability to solve complex problems”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • accurate fund profit and loss account analysis
  • effective NAV estimates and reconciliations
  • process improvements and automation
Typical background
financial operations experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Trade SupportCash And Position ReconciliationNet Asset Value CalculationFund Administrator LiaisonProcess ImprovementReporting And Analytics

Preferred

Programming ToolsAI And Excel Usage

Stack & domain

Trade SupportCash ReconciliationPosition ReconciliationPricing ReconciliationNet Asset Value (nav) CalculationExcelInternal DatabasesProcess ImprovementAutomationCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkLeadershipOrganizational SkillsFinanceInvestment Management

About the role

Original posting from Man Group via Greenhouse

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here.

  • As at 30 June 2026

About the role

The Middle Office team is responsible for supporting the Asset Managers by providing trade support, cash, position and pricing reconciliation functions as well as calculating estimate Net Asset Values (NAV) of funds and reconciling those to the final NAVs generated by the Fund Administrator. The role involves running key operational processes independently, while continuing to develop broader technical and operational expertise. The team develops tools and reporting solutions, widely used across the firm, primarily using AI, Excel, and internal databases to deliver critical reporting and analytics. The analyst demonstrates technical expertise and ability to contribute to process improvements and collaborate on wider projects.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract role. 

Responsibilities

Using the firm’s systems and other available tools on a daily basis review and analyse fund profit and loss accounts across asset classes, in order to assist reporting performance to Solutions business

Perform reviews and estimates of Net Asset Value (NAV) of funds on a daily, weekly and monthly basis including checking accrued income and expenses

Review reconciliations between Custodians, Prime brokers and the investment engine’s internal records, co-ordinating investigation and/or correction of breaking items where required

Liaise with the fund administrator/s to reconcile final fund NAVs

Responsible for ensuring the integrity of Asset Manager data prices in internal systems

Work with various internal tools and databases to deliver reporting and analytics

Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives

As required, providing trade support functions, fund of fund trade execution, corporate action processing, investment restriction monitoring, liquidity management

Technical Development:

Contribute to the team's continuous improvement of systems, controls and workflows

Learn and utilize programming tools to enhance team processes and reporting

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with team members and other departments both in daily activities and long-term projects

Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to various stakeholders

Professional Development:

Take advantage of training opportunities in technical and financial topics

Develop understanding of investment operations and market infrastructure

Contribute ideas for process improvement and efficiency

Technical Competencies

Strong analytical mindset with ability to solve complex problems

Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Excellent communication skills and confidence to raise questions

Demonstrated ability to learn new concepts quickly

Strong understanding of traded financial instruments

Advantages (but not required):

Experience working in Financial Services, typically in an investment bank or asset management firm, or Treasury function

Professional qualifications (CFA, accounting qualifications) or studying towards

Experience with Feeder/Master fund structures

Knowledge of Fund Accounting

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.

Source: Man Group careers (Greenhouse)

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