Assistant Manager, Fund Administration

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Job summary

A leading financial services firm is looking for an Assistant Manager in Fund Administration. The role involves managing complex fund structures, supervising team members, and ensuring excellent client service. Candidates should have at least 5 years of fund administration experience and a strong focus on quality client service. Opportunities for professional growth and training are available.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in fund administration.
• Strong understanding of quality client service requirements.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Administer complex fund structures and associated frameworks.
• Supervise team members and manage workloads.
• Deliver exceptional service levels and client experiences.

Skills

Fund administration experience

Leadership skills

Client service orientation

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Our client is an award-winning provider of private wealth, fund, and corporate administration services. The Assistant Manager, Fund Administration, will be responsible for managing a complex range of fund structures, delivering exceptional client service, and providing support to team members. This role is a full-time position.

Job Duties:

• Administer a complex range of fund structures (corporate and institutional) and associated frameworks.
• Assist with establishing new structures and transitioning switch business in accordance with a streamlined approach.
• Deliver exceptional service levels and client experiences throughout the entire life cycle.
• Supervise team members' workloads, mentor and delegate work within the team, ensuring adherence to workflows, policies, and procedures.
• Assume management responsibilities during periods in which the manager or senior manager is absent from the office.
• Assist with billing and settlement of debt within the team.
• Manage appraisals and ensure objectives are monitored, providing regular feedback to team members.
• Act as a mentor to junior staff as part of their succession planning.
• Work with junior team members to monitor their objectives and assist in their development.
• Provide proactive query management and resolution for items raised by colleagues, clients, advisors, and NEDs.
• Maintain and develop client and advisor relationships, demonstrating responsiveness and in-depth knowledge of clients' structures and market awareness.
• Process and coordinate routine and complex fund operations, such as investor calls, distributions, and company secretarial matters.
• Ensure accurate execution and recording of all related activities.
• Act as an authorised C' signatory in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Refer matters as appropriate to line management, with suggested solutions wherever possible.
• Adhere to all company workflows, policies, and procedures, providing challenge to these when necessary to ensure efficiency.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in fund administration, with demonstrable experience at assistant manager level.
• Fund company secretarial background at assistant manager level.
• Strong understanding of quality client service requirements.
• Proven ability to effectively manage and motivate staff, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement through coaching and leadership.
• Deadline-oriented, with the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with keen attention to detail to foster close working relationships with colleagues, clients, and business contacts.
• Sound technical knowledge of financial services, including up-to-date regulatory and legal requirements.
• Knowledge of AML/KYC legislation and requirements.
• Ability to deal with tasks independently and work using one's initiative.

What You'll Love:

This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the organisation's reputation. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop your skills in regulatory oversight, policy creation, and risk-based supervision. The organisation values professional growth and offers ample opportunities for training and career development.

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