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Financial Analyst - Financial Advisory Services - Frankfurt
PERMANENT - Frankfurt
Overview
Houlihan Lokey, an international investment bank, provides a wide range of advisory services in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, financing, financial restructuring and valuation. The firm was ranked the No. 1 M&A advisor for U.S. transactions under $2 billion in 2008 and the No. 1 U.S. fairness opinion advisor over the past 10 years by Thomson Reuters. In addition, the firm has advised on more than 500 restructuring transactions valued in excess of $1.25 trillion over the past 10 years. Notable engagements cover numerous sectors and virtually all of the largest U.S. corporate bankruptcies, including Lehman Brothers, General Motors, WorldCom and Enron. The firm has more than 800 employees in 14 offices in the United States, Europe and Asia. Each year we serve more than 1,000 clients ranging from closely held companies to Global 500 corporations. For more information, visit www.HL.com.
Houlihan Lokey established its European presence in 2002 when it opened its London office; the Paris and Frankfurt offices opened in 2005 and 2006, respectively. The firm has more than 100 dedicated professionals in its three European offices and plans to continue to grow each of its practices. more >>
BOA: Bank of America / La Salle Global Fund Services
PERMANENT - Ireland - competitive rate
BOA: Bank of America/La Salle Global Fund Services - Manager Investor Services (Temporary Role) 2 Park Place, Hatch Street, Dublin 2 Bank of America Overview: Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small and middle market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial products and services. The company's Global Corporate and Investment Banking group (GCIB) focuses on companies with annual revenues of more than $2.5 million; middle-market and large corporations; institutional investors; financial institutions; and government entities. GCIB provides innovative services in M&A, equity and debt capital raising, lending, trading, risk management, treasury management and research. Using the bank’s strong balance sheet and top tier market position in the U.S., the international growth strategy is to build a profitable universal bank with Global Markets as a core competency. Bank of America targets European clients with strong U.S. interests and issuer and investor clients with whom the bank already has a strong relationship in the U.S. Leveraging its balance sheet, Bank of America is able to help clients meet their financial goals and by expanding its product groups, it provides clients with a full, global product suite. (as at August 2007) EMEA Overview: Bank of America has maintained a presence in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region since 1922. The EMEA business is managed by Jonathan Moulds, President, EMEA and Asia. Bank of America employs over 8,350 people in Europe. Of this, approximately 2,850 are legacy Bank of America businesses based offices in the UK, Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, The Netherlands, The Republic of Ireland and Spain. 5,500 work for our Europe Card Services division, i.e. legacy MBNA. (as at August 2007) Business Unit Overview: As part of the LaSalle acquisition, the Global Securities and Trust Services (GSTS) group, a market-leading provider of securitization trust, custody and agency services and Hedge Fund Servicing aligned within Corporate Treasury, has begun transitioning its businesses from ABN AMRO to Bank of America. The Global Fund Services group is the latest unit within GSTS having been established in 2007. The unit provides fund administration, custody and related services to Hedge and Alternative funds with offices currently in Chicago, Dublin and Jersey. Initial clients and pipeline have already been established. Globally the unit has approx. 70 employees with about 20 based in Europe. Responsibilities: - Final Review of dealing schedules, Capital Activity and Shareholder registers. - Review and interpret Fund documentation and direct action. - The completion and sign-off of all checklists appropriate to the dealing process. - Ensuring all procedures are reflective of the details outlined in the Prospectus and other operating agreements and the documentation of any new procedures. - Monitoring the daily work of team members, planning workloads for the team and ensuring all daily procedures are being followed. - Liaising directly with clients and reporting on feedback of satisfaction with service to department head. - Focus on the continual improvement of service levels and client relationships and promote client awareness throughout the team. - Identify need for new / modified procedures and implement. - Liaison with other departments within the company to ensure business and all information flows are running as efficiently as possible. - Management of and performance of appraisals for staff members. - Regular reporting to the Head of Shareholder Services. - Ensure all daily deadlines are being met by all team members. - Ensure that all staff are familiar with department procedures and that procedures are fully adhered to for each task undertaken. Core skills and requirements: Essential The ideal candidate should have; - 4 years experience in the hedge fund industry. - Demonstrated successful team management and motivational skills. - Sound knowledge of Investor Services processes and related functionalities. - Strong PC-based experience. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills when dealing with Clients, Investors, Management and staff. - Demonstrate a diligent and methodical approach to tasks. Preferred - Qualification in finance or business-related area. more >>
Financial Controller
PERMANENT - London
An International Insurer and Reinsurer based in the City are looking for a qualified accountant to join the Finance team as a Financial Controller.
The role as a Financial Controller will repo more >>
Fund Accountant
PERMANENT - London
This Fund Accountant role is targeted at providing a high calibre candidate with the experience and knowledge of the full spectrum of finance functions and structures within a private equity business more >>
Tax & Treasury Manager
PERMANENT - London - Supeb pension Excellent benefits
An excellent opportunity for a seasoned treasury professional who comes from an operational background...
In this exciting position, your key responsibilities will be to provide operational treasu more >>
Interim Finance Controller / Director
TEMPORARY - London - City
Our client, a leading International Bank in the city has an immediate requirement for an experienced Interim Finance Controller/Director to head up their Integration and change operations.
Reporti more >>
Financial / Management Accountant
TEMPORARY - London
Large International Media business in West London require a Qualified Accountant for a split role of Management Accounts for 2 businesses and Financial Stat accounts in IFRS and UK GAAP. Medium size more >>
Management Accountant
TEMPORARY - London - City
My client, a global corporate media company based in the city of London have an upcoming requirement for a Management Accountant to join their successful finance team on a temp to perm basis. This pos more >>
Planning Manager
PERMANENT - London
An exciting Planning Manager role has arisen in a dynamic and progressive retail business based in central London. The team is looking for an individual who is keen to progress in an evolving environ more >>
Financial Controller - Commodity Hedge Fund
PERMANENT - London - £Excellent Package - Candidate Specific
My client ,a very successful Commodity Hedge Fund, is looking for a financial controller to join their team. more >>
Finance Controller
PERMANENT - London - City
Our client is a leading FX Brokerage operating out of the Square Mile, and has gained a world-wide reputation for exceptional service and delivery. Due to a recent re-structure an opportunity now exi more >>
Senior Compliance manager
PERMANENT - London - West End - per annum
Our client a leading investment bank with global coverage and global offices are seeking an experienced senior compliance manager to head up their strong compliance... more >>
Repo Collateral Analyst
TEMPORARY - London - City
A leading European Investment Bank, based in the West End, has an exciting opportunity on the Repo Collateral Desk.
This is a varied and exciting role in a busy team. The department looks after $1 more >>
Regional Technical Accountant
PERMANENT - London
Our client is the leading broker of exchange-listed futures and options in the world. They currently seek a Regional Technical Accountant to join their London Office.
Responsibilities include:
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Senior Regulatory Reporting Finance
PERMANENT - London - City - per annum
A top Investment bank is currently looking to hire a mid level regulatory reporting manager to work on Bank of England and FSA reporting. ... more >>
Syndicate Accountant
PERMANENT - London - Bonus
Our client is a London based Lloyd's Managing agency who are currently seeking a Syndicate Accountant to join the Finance department. You will be responsible for all aspects of more >>
Investment Accountant
PERMANENT - London
This market leading Insurer, based in Chelmsford, is currently seeking an experienced Investment Accountant to provide the maintenance of investment accounting and co-ordinate financial and regulatory more >>
Senior Accountant, Investments and Treasury
PERMANENT - London
This market leading Insurer based in London is currently seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the Investments and Treasury division to monitor the application of the FX strategy and report more >>
Cost Control and Productivity Manager
PERMANENT - London
Our client is a London based Lloyd's Managing agency who are currently seeking a Cost Control and Productivity Manager to join the Finance division. The successful candidate wil more >>
Project Manager (Fund Accounting & BA exp)
PERMANENT - London - City
Mason Blake are eagerly searching for a Project Manager with a background in Fund Accounting and Business Analyst. You must come from an Investment Management to be considered for this role. more >>
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Part-Qualified CIMA and ACCA Accountants with Blue-Chip Experience are Increasingly Valued by London's Investment Banks
30th April 2008 - Despite some investment banks' more guarded approach to hiring this year, there is still demand for high calibre individuals across a number of sectors. CIMA and ACCA part-qualified accountants with blue-chip experience are one such talent pool. A more diverse banking landscape has prompted London's investment banks to seek out trainee accountants from a broader spread of industry sectors, says financial services recruiter Morgan McKinley. more >>
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ANZ National
ANZ National is New Zealand’s largest and most diverse financial services group. Our goal is to be the financial strength behind New Zealand and New Zealanders. Through some of New Zealand’s best known and most respected brands, we help one in every two New Zealanders achieve their financial goals. We employ around 10,000 people throughout New Zealand. They are all resourced and ready to help New Zealand’s people, businesses and communities succeed.
Bank of England
The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom. Sometimes known as the 'Old Lady' of Threadneedle Street, the Bank was founded in 1694, nationalised on 1 March 1946, and gained independence in 1997. Standing at the centre of the UK's financial system, the Bank is committed to promoting and maintaining monetary and financial stability as its contribution to a healthy economy.
Citco Fund Services
Citco Fund Services is the pre-eminent leader in hedge fund administration, offering a complete range of accounting, middle office administration, shareholder and corporate services to hedge funds and collective investment schemes. Beginning in 1999 with 5 employees and assets under administration of $500m, Citco has grown to 560 employees with assets under administration of over $125 billion.
Credit Suisse
Credit Suisse is a world-leading financial services company, advising clients in all aspects of finance, around the world, around the clock.
Deloitte
Organisations face a range of challenges and opportunities every day, from rapid technological and regulatory change through to the emergence of new markets and competitors. Responding quickly is critical to success. We apply innovative thinking that anticipates emerging trends and influences and offers a different perspective. We understand the complexities of the business environment in which organisations operate and have developed innovative approaches to address some of today’s business issues and challenges.
Dresdner Kleinwort
Dresdner Kleinwort operates an integrated business model, the elements of which are; leading capital markets expertise, an international cross-border advisory platform, innovative risk management solutions across all asset classes, strength in the home markets of Germany and the UK, with an international presence and capability in key product areas to support a global client base.
Dubai International Financial Centre
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is an onshore hub for global finance. It bridges the time gap between the financial centres of Hong Kong and London and services a region with the largest untapped emerging market for financial services. In just three years, over 600 firms have registered at the DIFC. They operate in an open environment complemented with world-class regulations and standards.
E.ON
We are one of the UK’s leading integrated power and gas companies – generating and distributing electricity, and retailing power and gas – and are part of the E.ON group, the world's largest investor-owned power and gas company.
Fernbach
FERNBACH is a global leader of analytical solutions for the finance industry. Modular software bundles for Multi-GAAP accounting, risk, compliance and lending enable our customers to optimise business processes.
Henderson Global Investors
Established in 1934, we are a leading independent global asset management firm. Providing its institutional, retail and high net-worth clients access to skilled investment professionals representing a broad range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, property and private capital. Headquartered in London, Henderson is one of Europe's largest investment managers, with £59.2 billion (at 31 December 2007) AUM.
Jefferies
Jefferies, a global investment bank and institutional securities firm, has served growing and mid-sized companies and their investors for over 40 years. Headquartered in New York with more than 20 offices around the world, Jefferies provides clients with capital markets and financial advisory services, institutional brokerage, securities research and asset management.
Merrill Lynch
Merrill Lynch is a leading wealth management, capital markets and advisory company, with offices on six continents. The company is a global trader and underwriter of securities and derivatives across a broad range of asset classes and serves as a strategic advisor to corporations, governments, institutions and individuals worldwide.
Moore Stephens
Moore Stephens LLP is a leading accountancy and consultancy firm providing a variety of services to specialist sectors. Services include accountancy, audit & compliance, business support, corporate finance, corporate recovery, corporate tax planning, forensic accounting, payroll management, pension schemes, personal tax planning, risk and systems assurance, VAT & compliance consultancy, and wealth management.
Personal Accounts Delivery Authority
The personal accounts delivery authority is a new Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) accountable to Parliament and reporting, through a board, to the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions. Our job is to get up and running a national, trust-based pension scheme called 'personal accounts'.
Royal & SunAlliance
The UK's largest commercial insurer; our commercial business covers property, liability and specialisms, and future initiatives too; such as developing renewable energy insurance solutions. RSA Group Corporate Centre (GCC) in London is the worldwide headquarters for the UK, International and Emerging Markets. At the heart of our business, GCC provides strategic direction and consultancy services to the Group.
Best Selling Accounting & Finance Books
The Investor's Guide to Understanding Accounts by Robert Leach
Category: Reports & Accounts
Many investors ignore company accounts because they think they are too difficult. But, as the great investor Peter Lynch said "Investing without looking at the numbers is like playing bridge without looking at the cards". The mission of this book is to explain to ordinary investors, with no accounting knowledge, what to look for in a set of accounts and how to interpret what you find - so that you have an accurate 'health check' on a company in ten simple steps. Robert Leach considers the entire subject from an investor's point of view, by asking - and then answering - the questions whic.....
Guide to Analysing Companies by Bob Vause
Category: Reports & Accounts
This is the definitive guide to how to analyse and assess the strengths and weaknesses of any company. How do you tell how well run a company is and how well it is doing? Which ratios and benchmarks should you use to assess performance? What can be done to massage company results? How do you recognise danger signs on the corporate horizon? How do you compare companies operating in different sectors or even different countries? All these important questions as well as many more are answered in this clear and comprehensive guide aimed at anyone who wants to: make sense and practical use of a com.....
How to Understand the Financial Pages by Alexander Davidson
Category: Reports & Accounts
This is the only basic guide to the financial media that anyone will ever need. This new edition of "How to Understand the Financial Pages" provides comprehensive coverage of newspapers and magazines, and also financial websites, stockbrokers' research and company reports. The handy A-Z format enables the reader to look up entries quickly and easily. Essential terms and concepts are explained in non-technical English, and it is extensively cross-referenced. A valuable reference tool for any private investor, it is international in scope and includes references to the use of technical analysis .....
Interpreting Company Reports by Geoffrey Holmes and Alan Sugden and Paul Gee
Category: Reports & Accounts
Interpreting Company Reports and Accounts guides the reader through the conventions and complexities of company accounts, explaining how to assess the financial and trading position of a company from year to year, how to spot undue risk taking and cosmetic accounting" and where to look for clues on the quality of management. Packed with interesting real world examples, this is a highly practical book which shows readers how to analyse company reports and accounts, both qualitatively and quantitatively. The analysis is illustrated with over 200 extracts/examples from published accounts.....
The Interpretation of Financial Statements by Benjamin Graham
Category: Reports & Accounts
First published in 1937, legendary investor Benjamin Graham's timeless guide to analysing company financial reports has achieved cult status. Long out of print but more valuable than ever for today's investors, this volume is an exact reproduction of that classic text, restoring the master's original language. Michael Price, one of the legendary investors of our own time, has added an introduction that pays tribute to the enduring value of Graham's little book......
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Category: Reports & Accounts
'If you read only one book about personal finance, make it this one' - "Mail On Sunday." 'This book is geared entirely to the UK market and it is difficult to see how anyone could fail to benefit' - "Mail on Sunday". Scared of shares? Baffled by brokers? Intimated by ISAs? Don't panic - the Fools can help! In this no-nonsense guide, the Motley Fools show you how to invest your money wisely for a profitable future. If your idea of investment begins and ends with a savings account at a building society, then this is the book for you. Using practical examples and with their usual off-the-wall sty.....
Valuation Workbook by
Category: Reports & Accounts
This is the Ideal Companion to "Valuation, Fourth Edition". If you want to get more out of "Valuation, Fourth Edition", then pick up the "Valuation Workbook". This comprehensive study guide provides you with an invaluable opportunity to explore your understanding of the strategies and techniques covered in the main text, before putting it to work in real world situations. This hands on Workbook: walks you through "Valuation, Fourth Edition" providing chapter by chapter coverage of the core text; tests your comprehension of the ideas presented throughout, with multiple choice questions and prob.....
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