MIDDLE OFFICER - ASSET MANAGEMENT - PARIS

Details

• Function: Middle Officer

• Department: Ellipsis AM

• Job Type: CDI

• Starting date: asap

• Localisation: Paris

• Compensation: Grille Kepler Cheuvreux

ELLIPSIS AM

With more than 20 years of investment management experience and €9.6 billion in assets under management (as of April 30, 2026), Ellipsis AM is a recognized asset management firm specializing in convertible bonds, absolute return credit, options-based risk mitigation strategies and liquid alternative strategies.

Responsibilities

Joining a young and dynamic team, you will undertake the following tasks:

• Transaction Management: Ensure the efficient and accurate processing of financial transactions across multiple asset classes (securities, listed and OTC derivatives) including booking, allocating and confirming trades into appropriate systems.

• Settlement Monitoring: Collaborate with counterparties, custodians, and clearing platforms to ensure timely and compliant settlement of transactions, promptly resolving any issues that arise.

• NAV: Ensure the efficient and accurate NAV control for funds and mandates: position reconciliation, consistency checks, fixed fee and performance fee mechanisms control.

• Third party relationship management: Participate in daily relationship management with service providers (custodians, fund administrators, counterparties) for the analysis and resolution of outstanding items.

• Portfolio Operations: Corporate actions monitoring in liaison with the portfolio management team; cash management for UCITS funds and fund expense billing; delegated management of portfolio FX hedging; collateral management as part of counterparty risk monitoring.

• Process Optimization: Actively participate in initiatives to improve operational efficiency and data enrichment.

• Analysis and Reporting: Producing regular reports on operational activities involving compiling and summarizing data to provide updates on ongoing tasks and processes; contribution to regulatory fund reporting data and internal reporting.

• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to resolve operational issues, implement appropriate controls, and enhance existing processes (e.g., Portfolio Management, Risk, Compliance).

• Investor & Distribution Services: Subscription and redemption order enrichment on the fund liability side, enabling precise unitholder identification; management of retrocessions owed to distribution partners.

Qualifications and required skills

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field.

• 10+ years of proven experience within Financial Services.

• Prior experience in Middle Office or Back Office roles within the financial markets.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

• Interest in financial products and markets.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; French proficiency is a plus.

• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Recruitment process

Between 2 and 3 rounds of interviews: fit and technical questions.

You will need a flexible and creative approach to flourish in our international environment and succeed with our diverse client base.

If you possess these qualities and would like to be part of Ellipsis AM’s story, then come and join us!

Please note that Ellipsis AM promotes equal opportunity. All applications will be given due consideration.