About Man Group
Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.
Headquartered in London, we manage $227.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com
* As at 31 December 2025
Man Group Returner Programme 2026
About the Man Group Returner Programme
During the six-month programme, you will work on professional assignments based on your skills and interests and will benefit from coaching through the transition period from Career Returners, together with internal mentoring and network access. At the end of the programme, there will be the possibility of a permanent role with the organisation.
Man Group strongly believes in flexible working and encourages applications from people who want flexibility in their working arrangements.
Who Man Group is Looking For
Man Group is keen to hear from candidates who have had a career break of at least 24 months (as of April 2026), with relevant previous experience within Middle Office Accounting.
Middle Office Accounting Senior AnalystThe Middle Office team are primarily responsible for the oversight of fund portfolio and fund valuation across Man’s fund ranges. This includes both Man’s internal records and the NAVs (Net Asset Values) of funds and their share classes calculated by independent Fund Administrators.
Middle Office Senior Analysts will typically take day-to-day responsibility for the core Middle Office Accounting Activities relating to certain fund ranges and/or asset classes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fund Oversight and NAV Control
- Operate key Middle Office oversight activities for funds, focusing on fund NAV controls, including security pricing, portfolio valuations, fund/share class performance validation, FX hedging effectiveness, fee validation, security financing cost oversight, and operating expense reviews.
- Liaise with fund administrators to reconcile final NAVs and address accounting queries.
- Oversee fund capital used by portfolio managers, ensuring accurate capture of subscriptions/redemptions and correct reflection of daily performance.
- Review foreign exchange exposures and currency hedges for capital inflows/outflows.
- Profit and Loss (P&L) Analysis
- Use multiple data-sources and systems (e.g., Bloomberg, vendor data, Python, Excel) to review and analyse fund profit and loss accounts across asset classes, including exchange-traded instruments and OTC derivatives.
- Validate fund profit and loss at the security level using risk-based measures (e.g. Greeks).
- Produce Daily NAV estimates
- Process Improvement and Technology Integration
- Identify and promote opportunities for systems and process improvement.
- Utilise in-house systems along with technology tools (e.g. Python, Confluence) to enhance reporting and control processes, and to deliver efficient solutions supporting evolving business requirements.
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Fund Structuring
- Work with cross-functional teams (e.g., fund managers, product structuring, legal, compliance, trading, operations, tax, and finance) and external parties (e.g., fund administrators, custodians, fund directors, and investors) to ensure the accurate setup and operation of funds.
- Support fund launches, restructures, or closures, ensuring alignment with product specifications and control processes.
- Governance and Risk Management
- Attend pricing committees and administrator meetings to ensure the quality and effectiveness of pricing governance and controls.
- Review and mitigate pricing risks, documenting and communicating enhancements to governance frameworks.
- Oversee the reconciliation and reporting of management and performance fees, ensuring accuracy across the business.
- Monitor and oversee service providers to maintain high standards of delivery.
- Reporting and Ad-hoc Support
- Provide ad-hoc reports and insights to Asset Managers, senior management, and investors on fund performance, historic trading analysis, and other investor due diligence requests.
- Support business-wide requests, including RFPs, investor queries, and regulatory reporting.
- Review fund financial statements and regulatory/tax reporting, providing insights on fund accounting.
Required Competencies
- Qualified Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst or Equivalent
- Highly numerate
- Experience working in Financial Services, typically in an investment bank or asset management firm
- Good understanding of traded financial instruments
- A team player, who is also comfortable to take individual ownership
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with multiple senior stakeholders
Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group
You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.
You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.
Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [email protected].
