Process Management Analyst 2

The Schroders Accounting Control Process Management department is responsible for the validation of data held on the Aladdin Accounting Book of Record for onward generation of client valuation reporting and performance calculation.

We are looking for someone to join our Accounting & Control team who are responsible for; The timely management and clearance of Quality Control checks that are generated as part of the data validation process, generation of valuation reporting as well as being responsible for the resolution of any queries arising from Accounting Process Management activities

In addition, the role requires communication with upstream operational teams to ensure timely, accurate and complete information is received.

Continuous process improvement is an important part of the role and enhancements to the operating model should be actively looked for.

You will thrive in a fast paced environment with an emphasis on meeting tight deadlines. A strong interest in learning and harnessing technology will help you with your role in the organisation.

About Schroders

We're a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.

We have around 5,000 people on six continents. And we've been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn't change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.

The base

You'll be based at our Schroders Campus near Horsham in West Sussex. It's home to our EMEA Operations and Technology Operations hub.

It has the same high standards and international reputation as our HQ in the City of London, without being in the city: a big, countryside campus (and no commute on the Tube) means life will feel a little different.

What you'll do

• Manage quality control checks on the Aladdin Accounting platform using Aladdin dashboards.


• Produce periodic valuation reporting, within agreed client deadlines.


• Ensure timely resolution of queries from Accounting Process Management activities.


• Adherence to Business Controls and compliance training.


• Able to escalate issues when service standards are not met.


• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal/external clients and suppliers and liaise with other operational areas and external parties.


• Use initiative to develop effective solutions for enhancing BAU processes.
  
  You will have at least 2 years of relevant experience working within a financial operations function.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.


• Ability to prioritise work independently.


• Strong PC skills, including MS Excel and MS Word.


• Strong analytical skills and awareness of operational risk.


• Effective time management and task prioritisation.


• Open to feedback and receptive to change.


• Excellent teamwork, strong communication skills and able to build relationships with global internal and external parties.


• Adaptability to change and advocacy for innovation within the team.


What you'll be like


• Good at analysing and solving problems with a strong handle on operational risk


• Effective in managing your own time with ability to prioritise tasks appropriately


• Open to feedback, receptive to change, challenges status quo and continually looks out for team and self improvement opportunities


• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills


• A strong team player able to develop and manage strong working relationships with global internal departments and external counterparties


• Able to adapt to changes quickly and be an advocator of an innovative culture within the team