12m Contract - International Fund Administration Analyst
Capital Group · London ·
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“I can be myself at work.”
You are more than a job title. We want you to feel comfortable doing great work and bringing your best, authentic self to everything you do. We value your talents, traditions, and uniqueness—and we’re committed to fostering a strong sense of belonging in a respectful workplace.
We intentionally seek diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds, investing in a culture designed to celebrate differences. We believe that belonging leads to better outcomes and a stronger community of associates united by our mission. At Capital, we live our core values every day: Integrity, Client Focus, Diverse Perspectives, Long-Term Thinking, and Community.
“I can influence my income.”
You want to feel recognized at work. Your performance will be reviewed annually, and your compensation will be designed to motivate and reward the value that you provide. You’ll receive a competitive salary, bonuses and benefits. Your company-funded retirement contribution will factor in salary and variable pay, including bonuses.
“I can lead a full life.”
You bring unique goals and interests to your job and your life. Whether you’re raising a family, you’re passionate about where you volunteer, or you want to explore different career paths, we’ll give you the resources that can set you up for success.
Enjoy generous time-away and health benefits from day one, with the opportunity for flexible work options
Receive 2-for-1 matching gifts for your charitable contributions and the opportunity to secure annual grants for the organizations you love
Access on-demand professional development resources that allow you to hone existing skills and learn new ones
Role Summary
The IFA Analyst demonstrates advanced knowledge in the assigned area and requires supervision only when necessary. They foster a collaborative and positive work environment and serve as a technical subject matter expert within the team on NAV oversight, fund accounting operations, and financial reporting for Luxembourg, Australian, and UK retail investment funds, as well as Luxembourg alternative investment funds.
They perform time-sensitive tasks involving review, verification, and production work, including reconciliations, valuations, reporting, and vendor oversight, to ensure daily NAV accuracy.
The IFA Analyst also leads team projects and analytical initiatives, providing fund accounting insights and guidance to internal departments, and acting as a point of contact for both internal and external stakeholders.
The IFA Analyst serves as a key contact point for operational and relationship teams within the delegated Fund Administrators and Custodian banks.
Primary responsibilities/essential functions
Fund accounting operations functions related to:
Cash reconciliations and cash monitoring.
Portfolio reconciliations (positions, pricing and income).
Cash management oversight.
Processing of complex transactions such as fund launch, transfer in kind, merger and asset transferability analysis.
Financial and regulatory reporting functions related to:
Semi-annual and annual financial statements and fund audit.
Total Expenses Ratio, Portfolio Turnover, Portfolio Yield.
Financial and trading data for PRIIPS/MIFID/RG97 regulations.
Stays abreast of regulatory and operational developments via newsflashes, webinars, conferences and regular contacts with the fund industry.
NAV oversight functions related to:
Pricing and Fair Valuation of securities.
Fund performance validation through benchmarking.
Execution of the Passive Currency Overlay program (Hedging).
Swing pricing.
Accounting for complex instruments and derivatives.
Budgeting and accrual review.
Reporting to Internal Committees and other key stakeholders.
Provides support and guidance to more junior team members.
Participates in cross-department projects and team initiatives:
Provides input to working group to establish project plan and processes based on defined business objectives.
Assigns responsibilities within own team and ensures both timely and adequate deliverables to project group.
Performs additional responsibilities as assigned.
Business & Technical skills:
Good knowledge of the investment management industry as the role relates to fund operations, investment and hedging strategies, Funds’ legal structures, investment operations, reporting and regulatory environment and ability to apply it to work assignments.
Good understanding of alternative investment funds and/or UCITS type funds including experience in oversight of such funds. Experience with private credit funds is a plus.
Good understanding of the fund accounting and custody functions. A professional qualification in these areas is a plus.
Strong numerical ability, high proficiency with Excel. Tableau, Alteryx, Eagle Investment Systems are a plus.
Strong written and spoken English skills. Knowledge of any additional language is a plus.
Competencies
Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
Optimizes Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Situational Adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
Interpersonal Savvy – Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
Values Differences – Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Demonstrates Self-Awareness – Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
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At Capital Group, the success of the people who invest with us depends on the people in whom we invest. That’s why we offer a culture, compensation and opportunities that empower our associates to build successful and prosperous careers. Through nine decades, our goal has been to improve people’s lives through successful investing. We know that our history is a testament to the strength of the people we hire. More than 9,000 associates in 30+ offices around the world help our clients and each other grow and thrive every day. Find us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Glassdoor.
In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings.
You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here.
* Temporary positions in the United States are excluded from the above mentioned compensation and benefit plans.
We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.