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Vanguard

Investment Data & Trade Support, Specialist

London, United KingdomOperationsPosted today

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Provides operational and data support for assigned investment data and portfolio administration processes across the investment lifecycle, with particular focus on portfolio administration, data integrity, and index-related trade readiness.
Equity Service supports the daily operations of the equity trading team, from inputs to the investment management process such as index, security, and IBOR data through to liquidity reconciliation and trade processing.

1. Leads portfolio administration, operational, and trade readiness activities for index rebalances, corporate actions, and market-driven events.

2. Performs advanced analysis and reconciliation of investment and portfolio data inputs, including daily portfolio modeling, reporting activities, and evaluation of positioning to support portfolio oversight and decision-making.

3. Maintains and validates investment, market, and portfolio data across systems, ensuring accuracy and adherence to established controls.

4. Serves as an operational liaison point of contact for portfolio managers, traders, custodians, and internal partners, providing guidance on non-routine or complex inquiries.

5. Identifies, investigates, and resolves data exceptions and operational issues; performs root-cause analysis and recommends corrective actions.

6. Identifies opportunities to improve workflows, process documentation, standard operating procedures, and controls; contributes to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control. Develop dashboards, operational reports, and management information.

7. Builds and maintains working knowledge of investment products, trade lifecycle processes, and operational risk considerations relevant to assigned functions.

8. Supports onboarding and administration of new portfolios, products, or market-driven initiatives through requirements gathering, data validation, testing, and implementation support.

9. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Must haves;

Ability to build relationships quickly, ability to learn complex in-house trading systems, stakeholder management, clear communication, and thought leadership.

Understanding investment management process and the use of derivatives as an alternative to direct holding.

Ability to quickly build relationships across a range of stakeholders, learn complex in-house trading systems and operational processes, communicate clearly, and provide proven examples of thought leadership in investment operations. The role requires direct experience supporting trading in derivatives such as index futures, total return swaps, and currency forwards

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

About Vanguard

Size: 10,000+ employees
Industry: Client Services

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Perks and Benefits

Health and Wellness
- FSA
- HSA
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- HSA with Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- Pet Insurance
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Vacation and Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Volunteer Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- 401(k) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
Professional Development
- Promote from Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Internship Program
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity And Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)