Investment Operations Associate - Post Trade Compliance

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to make an impact in this new role. We are currently looking for an experienced Associate to join the **Post-Trade Compliance** Team in Mexico City, as part of the wider Global Investment Operations.

The main role of the Analyst is to support the Post Trade Compliance process within the Operations Internal Control Team, based in the UK and Mexico, by carrying out day-to-day activities undertaken by the team and ensuring all duties are carried out effectively.
 

The Role

• Ensure that all clients’ PTC rules and warnings are functional, and recorded, and a status update is accurately maintained.
• Ensure that changes in PTC rules and warnings are responded to in a timely manner and responses are accurately maintained on internal systems.
• Liaise with third parties and internal teams to ensure the team has the necessary information it needs to complete its PTC tasks, reporting requirements and other activities undertaken by the team.
• Assist with the preparation of training material, error reporting and management information reporting as required.
• Support the promotion of a work culture which encourages operational excellence, risk management and control.
• Ad-hoc activities as required to support the Operations Internal Control Team.
• Learn about the wider investment consulting business by gaining exposure to numerous facets of the industry and have opportunities to work with multiple different teams within the organization.
• Develop collaborative relationships and openly communicate on work matters with internal teams.
• Effectively interact with internal teams to keep them informed on progress and ensure they carry out any required actions.

The Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of successful investment industry experience
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to monitor and manage multiple tasks often within short timeframes. Project management experience is an asset. 
• A keen eye and attention to detail.
• Some experience in a financial operations environment.
• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) degree, preferably in Actuarial science, Business, Administration, Economics, Finance, or equivalent.
• Project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills in business English is a MUST.
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, mainly).
• Effective digital document organizational skills.
• Understanding of financial and investment terminology
• Team player with the ability to fit seamlessly into the wider practice.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently, but also cooperatively in a team environment with good organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to liaise with third-party organizations (Investment Managers and Custodians/Banks) and with all levels of staff within the practice with the ability to build rapport with others and develop relationships.
• Good financial math and calculation skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.

The role is in Mexico City. We offer a flexible work environment and currently have at least two anchor days per week where the team is expected to work from the office.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Application Process

• Stage 1: Online application and recruiter review
• Stage 2: Virtual Interview
• Stage 3: Live video interview with dotted line/functional manager abroad (could extend to additional interviews)
• Stage 4: In person exam/assessment
• Stage 5: Offer and onboarding.