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Job Description:
We are working on an exciting opportunity for a fixed income focused Investment Analyst to join a leading Financial Services firm in Edinburgh.
Ideally you will have experience of working as an investment analyst with fixed income exposure, fund research experience with exposure to debt/fixed income funds, or you will be a credit analyst looking to move into an investment team.
Essential Skills/Experience
A minimum of 2 years' experience in an investment analyst, fund analyst, credit analyst, or closely related role.
CFA Level 1 desirable; or waiting to sit Level 1 exam.
Self-starter with strong written and oral communication and analytical skills.
Strong academic record.
Core Responsibilities:
Carry out investment research to support the investment team.
The team currently monitors existing assets, their cash flows and their performance, and provide data and analysis to assist investment decision-makers on asset selection.
Carry out research on existing and potential investments (individual assets managed internally as well as externally managed funds).
Examine underlying drivers of future returns for assets, this includes ESG considerations, to be able to make investment recommendations to PMs or Investment Committees and other senior stakeholders.
Stay current on the latest financial trends and regulations.
Benefits:
A competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15591
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Additional benefits
Posted: 2024-03-26 15:45:34
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Job Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Accountant to join a leading financial services firm on a permanent basis in their Edinburgh offices.
The successful candidate will provide technical accounting oversight to their UK private asset book, involving direct and indirect real estate and infrastructure equity asset classes.
You will have responsibility for a team.
People management experience is a must.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Qualified or QBE Accountant to understand the preparation of statutory financial statements, management accounts, regulatory and VAT/CIS reports, etc.
Experience of working directly with clients in on/offline situations
Knowledge of Commercial Real Estate/infrastructure equity experience would be a big benefit
Working knowledge of Yardi and/or Investran
People management experience
Core Responsibilities:
Provide expertise to accounting requirements across the asset class, fund structure and fund jurisdictions
Assist with new technology repercussions of integrating these asset classes into the operating model
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with client contacts and third parties such as audit firms, external technology providers and other third-party service providers
Continually re-assess the operational risks inherent in the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management restructurings, and the impact of new technology
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15368
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-03-26 14:31:19
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Job Description:
Are you seeking your next Accountancy role within the financial services sector? If this sounds like you, we have a great opportunity for you!
Our client, a financial services business based in Edinburgh, is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant.
You will be a part qualified accountant and have gained experience in preparation of management accounts, statutory accounts and dealing with third parties.
This role is 5 days a week in the office.
Skills/Experience:
Part qualified accountant ideally with experience in financial services and/or practice
Experience in preparation of management accounts including dealing with third parties
Experience in fund accounting, statutory accounts for limited companies and partnerships is desirable
Experience in Investran and Sage Line 50
Core Responsibilities:
Delivery of management accounts and other financial reporting
Preparation of quarterly management accounts and forecasting for clients
Liaising with fund managers in relation to investor capital calls and drawdowns
Preparing fund drawdown, equalisation and distributions calculations
Preparation and submission of VAT returns and compliance with relevant regulations and deadlines
Review of monthly bank reconciliations, client invoices, expense reports and payment authorisation
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15654
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Posted: 2024-03-26 14:20:52
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Job Description:
Our client, a financial services company in Edinburgh, is recruiting for a HR Services Adviser to join their team on an initial temporary basis until December.
They are based in Edinburgh's city centre and offer a hybrid working model.
Early application is advised as our client hope to begin interviewing w/b 1st April!
Essential Skills/Experience:
Previous HR experience
Excellent communication skills
Strong organisation skills
Core Responsibilities:
Act as a point of contact for all colleagues and managers with regard to HR processes, policies, systems and people related issues
Log and track resolutions for all contact queries
Manage and maintain information on the HR systems
Track and report on key issues and cases or themes
Provide administrative support across the full spectrum of HR administration
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15653
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Contract Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Start: ASAP
Duration: 9 Months
Posted: 2024-03-26 11:43:04
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Job Description:
We have a brand new permanent role available for a nearly or recently qualified Actuary to join our client, a UK leading investment and pensions consultancy, providing high quality actuarial and consulting services to Sponsoring Employers of UK defined benefit pension schemes.
This role can be based in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, or Edinburgh.
Essential Skills/Experience:
First class interpersonal and client relationship management skills.
First class organisational and communication abilities.
Proven ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting demands.
Able to co-ordinate activity, and delegate effectively, amongst individual client teams and effectively manage upwards.
Driven and motivated to develop actuarial career in a client focused consultancy.
Able to demonstrate a proactive approach in developing consultancy and management skills.
Associate or Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (or equivalent recognised actuarial qualification) or currently studying towards this with relevant pensions experience.
Relevant pensions experience and an understanding of the legislative framework for UK pension schemes, commensurate with the level of experience in pensions actuarial work.
Experience of working with Sponsoring Employers with their UK defined benefit pension schemes
A sound grounding in actuarial and computer techniques.
Core Responsibilities:
Managing the delivery of multiple projects across a portfolio of clients and responsibilities, sometimes with demanding timescales, ensuring that work is done on time, within budget, and to a high standard.
Taking on a wide-ranging portfolio of work while developing client exposure and essential business skills.
Developing and maintaining a good working relationship with your clients and third parties.
Preparing strategic advice for clients, including presentations and reports and attending meetings with clients.
Areas of work include (but not limited to) scheme funding support, endgame planning, corporate transactions, company accounting work, corporate governance or benefit design.
Developing experience in new business activities to grow the corporate business.
This may also include exposure to new business opportunities in other service areas.
Reviewing or checking actuarial calculations.
There may also be opportunities to support clients and projects in other areas of the business (for example risk transfer, member options and governance, proposition development).
Mentoring and supporting the development of less experienced members of the team.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15645
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2024-03-22 19:38:44
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Job Description:
A leading Pensions and Investment firm is seeking an enthusiastic individual to look after their Excel models within their UK defined benefit pension scheme practice.
This is a a great opportunity if you are looking to build and lead a team of people to create new Excel models as well as developing and maintaining existing ones.
The role will focus on providing high-quality service using your actuarial and Excel skills to enable high quality delivery of projects.
This role can be based in London, Birmingham, Glasgow, or Edinburgh.
Essential Skills/Experience:
Relevant pensions experience.
We are seeking applicatns who are either taking exams as well as those who have decide not to take exams.
Have a good understanding of valuing UK pension scheme defined benefits.
Strong technical actuarial skills and a preference to work on technical actuarial matters.
Excellent Excel and VBA skills.
R coding experience.
Working knowledge of the legislative framework for UK pension schemes.
Knowledge of Technical Actuarial Standards as it pertains to actuarial models.
Aptitude in working with detailed actuarial calculation models.
Core Responsibilities:
Leading the delivery of modelling projects to help meet a high-quality standard of service for clients.
Regularly review and validate existing models to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Providing technical specialist expertise working collaboratively alongside client and technical teams.
Work collaboratively in the preparation of models including checking work undertaken by more junior team members.
Ability to work independently to proactively resolve complex modelling cases relating to pension scheme specific features.
Ability to explain and resolve technical matters for the client and technical teams.
Develop internal networks and work across teams.
Provide leadership, role modelling and mentoring to members of the technical team.
Benefits:
A highly competitive salary
Wider Benefits package
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15646
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
At Core-Asset, we're committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
Our privacy statement explains when and why we collect personal information about people who engage with our services, how we use it, the conditions under which we may disclose it to others, and how we keep it secure.
We may change this policy from time to time, so please check this policy occasionally to ensure that you're happy with any changes.
By engaging with us (either by applying for a job we're advertising, registering through our website, or getting in touch with our business) you're agreeing to be bound by this policy.
Core-Asset Consulting is committed to protecting the privacy of our candidates, clients and website users.
For further information, please refer to our full Privacy Statement available on our website http://www.core-asset.co.uk/about-core-asset/privacy-statement
Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.
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Type: Permanent Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2024-03-22 19:30:32
