Associate Funds Analyst

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Associate Fund Analyst – Intern to join our Fund Operations team. In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in mutual fund data management, including Net Asset Value (NAV) processing, dividend verification, corporate actions, fund setup, and financial data validation. You will assist in monitoring, analyzing, and maintaining accurate mutual fund information received from fund companies and external data providers.This position offers an opportunity to develop practical knowledge of financial markets, mutual fund operations, SQL, and data management tools while collaborating with experienced analysts and internal stakeholders.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assist in processing, reviewing, and validating mutual fund NAV’s & dividends.
• Monitor and identify discrepancies in NAV, dividend, and other mutual fund-related information.
• Support the daily processing of fund pricing and dividend information received from fund companies and data providers.
• Support the preparation and distribution of End-of-Night (EON) reports.
• Learn to execute basic SQL queries for data extraction, verification, and analysis under the guidance of senior analysts.
• Assist in importing, exporting, and updating mutual fund information using internal tools and databases.
• Support the preparation and validation of corporate action information, including dividends, splits, and other fund-related events.
• Coordinate with fund companies and external data providers to investigate missing NAVs, pricing discrepancies, and unusual data movements.
• Collaborate with senior analysts and team leads to identify and resolve operational and data-related issues.
• Maintain accuracy, completeness, and consistency of mutual fund data while following established operational procedures.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and data quality.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA in Finance or a relevant postgraduate qualification would be an added advantage.
• Fresh graduates with a strong interest in mutual funds, investment banking, and capital markets are encouraged to apply.
• Basic knowledge of SQL or databases would be an added advantage.
• Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and maintain data accuracy.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.