The Company
Our client is a leading FI, and they are seeking for an experienced fund operations candidate to join the team.
Key Accountabilities and Main Responsibilities
Strategic Focus
- Collaborate with the Fund Operations Team to ensure alignment with the organization's mission, strategy, and objectives.
- Standardize business processes to enhance operational performance.
- Regularly assess work practices and procedures to identify opportunities for improving quality and productivity.
- Implement projects that add value and reduce operational risk, supporting the retention of profitable business and growth of the client portfolio.
Operational Management
- Develop and implement changes to policies and procedures within the Fund Operations Team to ensure service quality and compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
- Oversee daily fund operations for pension schemes, including trade order placement, valuation, and reconciliation.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of fund and redemption amounts, cash flow management, and relevant reconciliations.
- Manage the unit pricing and crediting rate upload processes effectively.
- Address and escalate issues, flagged transactions, and risks identified by the Fund Operations Team for internal and external reporting.
- Update procedural documentation for Fund Operations processes.
- Foster collaboration with internal functions (e.g., Operations, Business Support) by providing input on operational inquiries and system enhancements.
- Engage with external partners (e.g., Fund Managers, Custodians) as the primary contact for discussions, negotiations, and resolutions.
- Lead organizational and technological changes impacting the Fund Operations Team.
- Implement new business processes to drive beneficial improvements.
- Highlight the importance of client relationships and the critical nature of processes within the team.
Experience & Personal Attributes
- 2-5 years of relevant experience in pension fund operations or related fields.
- Strong understanding of pension administration, legislation, and regulatory requirements.
- Solid grasp of accounting concepts, standards, and reporting issues, including unit pricing.
- Knowledgeable in fund administration, including transfer agency functions.
- Demonstrated ability to improve business-wide processes through collaborative efforts.
- Proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills and a methodical approach to work.
- Capable of making objective assessments and providing actionable recommendations.
- Proficient in discussing day-to-day processes with clients and internal management.
- Committed to continuous improvement in departmental processes and procedures.
- Ability to work independently, meet tight deadlines, and handle pressure effectively.
- Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and General Ledger knowledge (PeopleSoft preferred).
- Familiarity with administration systems such as aaspire is highly regarded.
Apply Today
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Reference Number: 67010-0013402460
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