Analyst, Investment Operations

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 $172.6 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.

* As at 31 March 2025

Job Profile

This role provides comprehensive operational services across all of Man Group's Investment Management units, supporting trading activities for all instruments across global markets. Key responsibilities include ensuring the timely confirmation and settlement of securities trades while managing reconciliation breaks between the firm's investment book of record and counterparties' records. The position focuses on continuous process improvement to enhance day-to-day operational deliveries and actively supports system enhancements to front office platforms, including Order Management Systems (OMS), Execution Management Systems (EMS), and Portfolio Management Systems (PMS). Through these activities, the role plays a critical part in maintaining operational excellence across the firm's investment operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and clear all unconfirmed and failing trades
• Ensure the cancel and amend process for all trading desks is managed and adhered to
• Trade amendments, event processing, and reference data maintenance to ensure accurate representation of positions, P&L, and exposures in the risk management systems
• Collate and present key governance metrics to the business on a regular basis
• Work alongside other Operations teams to provide cover/product knowledge
• Implementation and execution of processes within a control infrastructure that mitigates operational risk & allows the business to operate in a controlled environment
• Support the Audit and Internal Controls framework oversight
• Act as a central point of contact for all broker queries
• Act as a subject matter expert internally for all Equity & Bond across Man Group
• Investigate and clear all trade and position breaks in Securities transactions
• Investigate and clear all cash breaks related to Securities transactions
• Continually review and improve the working practices/processes of the team
• Improve STP rates with our Custodian and Primebrokers
• Liaise with global Technology & Operations counterparts on a variety of strategic initiatives to provide expertise for processes and systems, assist in testing technology rollouts, and driving enhancements to existing systems & processes
• Maintain awareness of compliance and regulatory data development to ensure impacts are managed appropriately

Technical Competencies

• Educated to degree level preferred
• Over 2 years’ experience in Investment Management, Investment Banking or Securities’ Clearing preferred
• Understanding of Equity/Bond products
• Familiarity of DTCC-CTM/OTM, Traiana, Failstation and/or Salerio
• Strong analytical skills to understand a broad set of products and complex end-to-end workflows
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented with a control mind set
• Resilient work ethic

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.

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 $172.6 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.

* As at 31 March 2025