Job Title: Platform Control & Support – PCT Senior Analyst

Shift: UK / APAC / US

Overview of the Role

As a Senior Analyst within the Platform Control & Support (PCT) team, you will play a critical role in maintaining a robust control environment and supporting investment teams in ensuring effective pre- and post-trade mandate restriction monitoring. You will act as a subject matter expert, leading the oversight and delivery of complex control activities, handling escalations, and managing ad-hoc requests.

This role is suited for a professional with solid experience in Investment Management Operations or Compliance Monitoring, who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and accountability.

Key Responsibilities Operational Oversight

Manage and deliver Investment Restriction Compliance Management processes, including control implementation, mandate onboarding, and query resolution.

Oversee mandate investment guideline control implementation, including impact assessments, control changes, and related projects.

Review and validate coding changes performed by team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Support daily violation monitoring, ensuring timely escalation and resolution.

Provide pre-trade override advice to investment teams, ensuring appropriate documentation and control validation.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with Investment Desks, Product Teams, and Client Executives across all asset classes on guideline-related matters.

Coordinate with external vendors and global Schroders teams to promote best practices and consistency.

Support audit, regulatory, and client queries, ensuring accurate and timely delivery of responses.

Control & Process Management

Assist in source document processing, identifying and capturing commitments from IMAs, regulatory requirements, or internal sources.

Maintain broker and ready-to-trade coding in Aladdin, supporting trading desks with queries and escalations.

Identify, analyse, and communicate control gaps, propose enhancements, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the control environment.

Keep abreast of regulatory and industry changes, ensuring controls remain effective and compliant.

Leadership & Mentorship

Coach, mentor, and train junior analysts, supporting their professional development and ensuring procedures and materials remain up to date.

Lead or contribute to projects and working groups focused on new markets, instruments, or mandate changes.

Support the team in BAU activities, ensuring continuity and quality of service delivery.

Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.

Must-Have Skills

5+ years of experience in the Asset Management industry, preferably in Investment Restriction Compliance, Mandate Implementation, or Investment Operations.

Strong understanding of mandate lifecycle processes, legal documentation, and investment guideline controls.

Practical knowledge of investment restrictions regulations, such as UCITS, SFDR/SDR, or other regional equivalents.

Hands-on experience with Aladdin or similar portfolio compliance/monitoring systems.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and SQL.

Proven risk management and control assessment skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with meticulous attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within tight deadlines.

Demonstrated experience mentoring or coaching junior colleagues.

Good-to-Have Skills

Exposure to automation initiatives, data analytics, or process improvement within investment operations.

Understanding of global regulatory frameworks beyond UCITS (e.g., MAS, HK MPF, SEC).

Familiarity with fund structures, performance reporting, or risk management frameworks.

Experience in cross-functional projects, system migrations, or platform enhancements.

Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, or Tableau for reporting and analysis.

Prior experience working across multiple time zones or global teams.

Awareness of emerging technologies in compliance monitoring and investment operations.

What You’ll Be Like

Highly organised, analytical, and detail-focused.

A proactive problem-solver who embraces change and seeks continuous improvement.

Effective communicator who builds strong relationships across teams and levels.

Results-driven, accountable, and committed to high-quality delivery.

Positive and collaborative, fostering teamwork and inclusivity.

Adaptable to changing business demands and regulatory environments.

Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a passion for excellence and client service.