OVERALL PURPOSE
This role will form part of the Investment Support team within our Operations unit and will be a back office supportive role supporting Client teams across the business. The individual must ensure a high quality and consistent client service delivery of tasks. The individual will assist in the execution of investment administration instructions and various Investment accounting related tasks within an accurate way and by respecting appropriate deadlines.
PRINCIPAL ELEMENTS & ACCOUNTABILITIES
INVESTMENTS
Inputting non-automated investment transactions in our in house integrated database systems
Accounting and Journal entries to be posted for conversions, capital calls and distributions
Preparing subscription/redemption instructions for Alternative Investments (Single Hedge Funds, Private Equity Funds, Property Funds etc)
Collating KYC, FATCA, CRS and compliance documentation for fund administrators and other third parties
Preparing SWIFT payment instructions
Managing and executing instructions like corporate actions, proxy votes, conversions, capital calls and distributions
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Appropriate degree or higher diploma and 5 to 8 years of experience in working in the financial industry would be an advantage
STEP qualifications would be an advantage but at least a good understand of basic information re Offshore Trust and Company and the relationship between Trust and Company, Trustee and Beneficiaries
Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook and modern financial accounting packages)
Subscription processing i.e. Document completion, KYC and AML understanding of complex structures, SWIFT Payment
Knowledge of Corporate Actions i.e. Capital Calls, Distributions, Proxy Votes, AGMs
COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities efficiently in a demanding environment
Multi-tasking capabilities
Strong decision-making skills
Strong technical and conceptual skills
Strong interpersonal skills, a high level of motivation and flexibility
Excellent communication skills with the ability and maturity to deal effectively with all levels of staff and
Management within the Group, third party service providers such as asset managers and tax consultants, and with high powered (often demanding) clients
Good people skills
A strong client care / service orientation and attention to detail
Deals responsibly with confidential information
Displays a high level of professional integrity
Team player