Our Client a medium sized Investment Manager have an opening for a Fund Operations Specialist
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Reconcile cash, security and foreign exchange transactions from custodians and ensure timely resolution of transaction breaks.
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Ensure investment transactions are efficiently and appropriately structured and recorded.
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Produce timely and accurate fund figures / forecasts for Finance, Distribution and Front Office.
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Respond to business, client and third-party queries in a timely and efficient manner.
Weekly / Monthly
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Manage all aspects of fund cash inflows and outflows including investment and fund income and expenses, distributions, fee invoicing and expense payments as well as subscriptions and redemptions.
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Review and validate portfolio valuations across equities, derivatives and fixed income securities.
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Reconcile and approve NAVs from administrators and custodians within specified deadlines whilst ensuring timely resolution of any discrepancies and / or queries.
Other
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Participate in and or contribute to project work as required.
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Support internal, client and regulatory audit requirements.
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Perform other duties as assigned and incidental to the work described above.
Key Competencies Required for Role
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3-5 years’ experience in the administration of funds at a global custodian or fund administrator.
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Demonstrate an understanding of funds, fund structures, fund operations, fee calculations and trading strategies.
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Excellent knowledge of all instruments types and particular familiarity with emerging markets.
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Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise and multiple tasks
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Strong organisational, problem solving and analytical skills with high level of attention to detail.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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Competence in the use of data rich systems, such as portfolio accounting systems and reconciliation systems, as well as excellent Microsoft Office skills.