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.

YOUR TASKS

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 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 involves 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 (ex. 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.
• 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.