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Specialist, Reference Data
Man GroupLondon
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Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.
Headquartered in London, we manage $227.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com
* As at 31 December 2025
Job Description
Main Purpose
Provide oversight on the outsourced Reference Data team at the Bank of New York with particular focus on effecting improvements. Own and monitor order and trade execution routing, optimising STP rates.
Main Purpose
Provide oversight on the outsourced Reference Data team at the Bank of New York with particular focus on effecting improvements. Own and monitor order and trade execution routing, optimising STP rates.
This is a part-time, fixed-term contract (FTC) position for a duration of six months, working three days per week.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the integrity around security, account, legal entity ,fund and execution data and be a point person of all enhancements to current processes
- Review Charge rule set ups to ensure the efficient settlement of trades
- Ensure due process is conducted on data requests and is compliant with internal and external controls and audit
- Provide oversight of outsourced Reference Data function
- Initiate and ensure completion of technical set-up for new funds and managed accounts
- Work with IT Operations to automate and maintain secure file delivery via sFTP and email
- Highlight potential problems or delays to Man management
- Manage and execute BAU projects where day-to-day functions allow
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong academics; educated to degree level or equivalent
- Proven experience in Trade Operations within an investment management firm / investment bank / hedge fund
- Knowledge around the Reference Data environment across a breadth of investment products
- Understanding of financial markets
- Experience using Excel and Bloomberg
- Self-motivated and responsive to a constantly changing environment
- Strong communication skills, with the credibility and confidence to influence and draw people together from various groups and levels
- A clear thinker with an ability to learn and absorb concepts quickly
This role presents a fantastic opportunity for someone who is keen to develop their product knowledge and Operations experience within the context of alternative investments. Man Group is at a very exciting stage in its business cycle and Reference Data is going to be key to its future success.
Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.