About Waystone
Waystone is a leading asset-servicing solutions provider of institutional governance, administration, risk and compliance services to financial institutions. With over 25 years’ experience and a comprehensive range of specialist services to its name, Waystone helps our clients structure, operate and grow through our expertise, innovation and digitisation, backed by the operational scale to support global expansion.
Summary: Reporting to the Director, the Senior Associate will be an integral part of the team’s success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Reviewing fund-related reports provided by Investment Managers, Administrators and Depositaries.
· Tracking developments in markets to understand the implications for Waystone UCITS and AIFMD fund ranges incorporating equity, fixed income, balanced funds, hedge fund and private equity strategies.
· Analysing the investment performance of Waystone client portfolios for the Management Company (both UCITS and AIFMD).
· Drafting documentation for monthly review by Waystone Investment Oversight Committee.
· Participating in regular calls with world-leading Investment Managers.
· Preparing investment commentary for Fund Boards.
· Monitoring and managing ESG/SFDR reporting by funds.
· Evaluating new fund proposals and highlighting the key factors to be considered when deciding whether these funds should be approved.
· Undertaking research across a variety of investment fund topics as requested by Senior Management.
REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience:
· 2+ years of experience in the fund management / ManCo / Investment / Asset management industry (or equivalent).
· Experience analysing the investment performance of client portfolios for a Management Company (both UCITS and AIFMD) and/or experience of fund performance measurement and attribution is an advantage.
· Experienced within a variety of investment asset classes. Knowledge of CP86, UCITS & AIFS, European/Central Bank of Ireland fund regulations is desirable.
· Understanding of ESG in the context of investment will be favorably considered.
· A high level of proficiency with Microsoft applications including Excel, PowerPoint and Word is required.
· Experience with Bloomberg, Power BI, R, Python or similar would be beneficial.
· Clarity of analysis and of expression, both written and oral.
· A commitment to on-going professional and personal development.
· Excellent research skills and attention to detail.
Education:
· An internationally recognized professional Third level qualification.
· A professional qualification (finance/accounting /CFA charter holder or candidate/CAIA); or working