About this role
Portfolio Guideline Analyst
Investment Management | Compliance | Portfolio Controls
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Portfolio Guideline Analyst to join a leading global investment management business.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in investment compliance, portfolio guideline monitoring or investment operations to take on a varied role within a highly respected investment environment.
You will play a key role in interpreting and implementing investment guidelines across a range of client and fund portfolios, ensuring that appropriate controls are embedded within compliance systems and that new accounts and mandate amendments are delivered accurately and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Review, interpret and analyse investment management agreements, client guidelines, prospectuses and regulatory requirements.
- Translate investment restrictions into effective portfolio compliance rules and controls across multi-asset portfolios.
- Support new account onboarding, fund launches and mandate amendments, ensuring accurate and timely implementation.
- Work closely with Investment, Legal, Client Services and Marketing teams to interpret investment objectives and resolve complex guideline requirements.
- Liaise with compliance rule coders to implement and maintain controls within the portfolio compliance system.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of policies, procedures and operational controls.
- Undertake quality assurance reviews, assess potential risks and ensure guideline accuracy.
- Support workflow management, provide guidance to colleagues and contribute to team training and development.
- Participate in projects focused on improving operational efficiency, processes and technology.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in portfolio guideline analysis, investment compliance or a closely related investment management function.
- Good understanding of investment restrictions, client mandates, fund documentation and portfolio compliance requirements.
- Experience interpreting investment guidelines and translating them into practical compliance controls.
- Familiarity with compliance monitoring systems and rule coding principles. Experience with CRD would be advantageous.
- Understanding of multi-asset investment strategies, portfolio construction and investment processes.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret and interrogate data from multiple systems.
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with investment professionals, senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
- A proactive, inquisitive approach with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Technology, AI & Process Improvement
The successful candidate will also contribute to the evolution of the function, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and strengthen operational controls.
This includes
- Exploring practical applications of AI to support guideline interpretation, analysis and documentation.
- Identifying opportunities to automate repetitive processes and improve workflow efficiency.
- Working with business and technology stakeholders to develop scalable process and system enhancements.
- Evaluating new tools and solutions while maintaining appropriate governance and oversight.
The Opportunity
This is a broad and engaging position offering exposure to complex investment mandates, global investment operations and ongoing technology-driven change. It will suit someone who combines strong technical knowledge of investment guidelines with curiosity, initiative and a genuine interest in improving how things work