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We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical professional to join a leading financial services organisation based in Manchester City Centre. To join the Front Office Services Accounting team. This is a pivotal role supporting investment accounting within the Order Management System (OMS) environment, ensuring an accurate book of record that underpins valuations, performance measurement, attribution, and financial reporting across complex multi-asset portfolios.

Sitting at the intersection of Front Office Operations, Performance, Reporting, and Technology, this role acts as a key SME for OMS Accounting and offers significant exposure to portfolio managers, senior stakeholders, and strategic platform initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Accounting & OMS Oversight

· Own and oversee OMS accounting deliverables, ensuring timely and accurate completion

· Perform Quality Control (QC) reviews and resolve issues to enable timely fund publication

· Maintain accurate positions, cash balances, and book cost within client OMS platforms

· Ensure accurate accounting treatment across:

o Fixed Income instruments, including accruals and amortisation

o Equities

o Derivatives including swaps, FX, and futures

· Understand month-end close cycles and associated dependencies impacting Performance and Attribution

· Monitor daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting publication processes

· Escalate and manage material issues impacting P&L or NAV

Reconciliations & Controls

· Lead OMS reconciliations across cash and stock positions with custodians and Middle Office

· Investigate and resolve:

o Cash and position breaks

o Pricing discrepancies

o Failed trades and failed income claims

· Partner with Cash teams to support production of safe cash figures for Portfolio Managers

· Track aged items and conduct root cause analysis

· Oversee tax reclaim processes and receivable closures

· Ensure strong governance, controls, and QC sign-offs are maintained

Process Improvement & Change

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, platform optimisation, and operational efficiency

· Partner with internal technology teams and external vendors to improve accounting logic and reduce reconciliation breaks

· Lead strategic projects including:

o Platform migrations

o New client onboarding

o Process redesign initiatives

· Influence future OMS and data model enhancements

Stakeholder Management

Build strong partnerships across:

· Portfolio Managers and Front Office Oversight teams

· Front Office Operations

· Middle Office

· Performance & Reporting teams

· External vendors and technology partners

Provide insight and analysis relating to:

· P&L drivers

· Accounting impacts on performance

· Operational and control enhancements

Leadership & Team Development

· Mentor and support junior analysts

· Provide technical guidance and review work outputs

· Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration

Required Skills & Experience

Essential Experience

· Strong investment accounting experience across multi-asset portfolios

· Deep understanding of OMS Accounting platforms such as:

o Aladdin

o Bloomberg IBOR

o Similar OMS/IBOR platforms

· Proven track record delivering within complex operational environments

· Strong knowledge of:

o Fixed income and derivative products

o NAV lifecycle

o Data architecture

o Controls and governance frameworks

Technical & Analytical Skills

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities

· Ability to investigate and resolve complex reconciliation breaks

· Strong understanding of accounting impacts on performance and reporting

· Experience driving operational efficiency and process automation

Soft Skills

· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

· Comfortable interacting with Front Office stakeholders and Portfolio Managers

· Strong leadership and team collaboration skills

· Ability to exercise sound judgement in high-pressure environments

Contact information

Jane Osa-Oni