Team Manager - Portfolio Administration & Analysis

Godfrey Group Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Godfrey Group Recruitment in Sydney CBD NSW is seeking an experienced Portfolio Administration Manager to lead a small team, act as the central contact between Advisers and external stakeholders, and ensure accurate execution of investment strategies from start to finish.

The successful candidate will drive operations and technology across the business, work closely with back-office teams, and demonstrate a meticulous attention to detail in a boutique wealth management setting.

Qualifications

• Fund Administration or Portfolio Administration experience – at least 4 years.
• Experience managing people in the past.
• Experience in client-focused roles in fund admin, custodian, wealth manager or responsible entity.
• Experience with Xplan, SharePoint and Power Automate is advantageous.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledgeable on financial markets, structures, entities and products.
• Enjoy working in a collaborative and dynamic team environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy is paramount.
• Hold a Bachelor of Commerce, Business or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team – allocate work, monitor workflow and maintain service standards
• Manage relationships with clients, accountants, solicitors, brokers, custodians, registries and other service providers
• Reconcile client portfolios and support all aspects of wealth management including investments, superannuation, trusts and portfolio administration
• Oversee investment implementation, managed fund transactions, reconciliations, reporting and record management
• Facilitate cash payment functions, including margin lending accounts
• Assist on specific projects to address internal and client-related requests as required
• Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, risk management, compliance and AML/KYC

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor of Commerce / Business / Finance

Tools

Xplan

SharePoint

Power Automate

Job description

Godfrey Group Recruitment – Sydney CBD NSW

The Business

This business is a well-regarded wealth management firm, that has truly stood the test of time. They work with a long-standing, loyal and established base of ultra-high-net-worth clients and provide advice across the board including, but not limited to SMSF’s, investment advice, strategic advice, taxation services, estate planning and philanthropy. We are looking for an experienced Portfolio Administration Manager to lead the team in this close-knit boutique environment. The group is professional, knowledgeable and skilled at what they do.

The Opportunity

The opening here is for a diligent and capable professional with extensive experience in fund administration or portfolio administration to lead a team and be the central point of contact between the Advisers and all the external stakeholders. We are looking for an experienced and safe pair of hands to implement the investment strategies for clients from start to finish while also driving the operational and technology functions across the business. Work closely with the back-office teams and take ownership of complex or more urgent issues. This is a hands‑on role and it goes without saying that you need absolute focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the team – allocate work, monitor workflow and maintain service standards
• Manage relationships with clients, accountants, solicitors, brokers, custodians, registries and other service providers
• Reconcile client portfolios and support all aspects of wealth management including investments, superannuation, trusts and portfolio administration
• Oversee investment implementation, managed fund transactions, reconciliations, reporting and record management
• Facilitate cash payment functions, including margin lending accounts
• Assist on specific projects to address internal and client-related requests as required
• Oversee compliance with regulatory requirements, risk management, compliance and AML/KYC

About YOU

We would love to see applications from enthusiastic and driven professionals who

• Have previous experience in Fund Administration, Fund Operations or Portfolio Administration – at least 4 years
• Ideally have managed some people in the past
• Have some previous experience in a client focused role – from a fund administrator, custodian, wealth manager or responsible entity
• Experience in Xplan, SharePoint, Power Automate would be an advantage
• Have superb verbal and written communication skills
• Are knowledgeable on financial markets, structures, entities and products
• Enjoy working in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy is paramount
• Hold a Bachelor of Commerce, Business or Finance