Fund Administration Specialist

Eden Scott; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Eden Scott's client is seeking experienced Fund Administrator to join their team on an initial fixed-term contract of six months, with the potential for extension or a permanent opportunity.

Based in either our Edinburgh or Dundee office, this role will initially require you to work from our Edinburgh office for training and onboarding. You'll play a key part in maintaining accurate accounting records for our investment trust clients and will be responsible for completing a wide range of daily administrative and financial tasks. If you bring relevant experience, there may also be the opportunity to review and approve the work of your colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team where your contribution will directly impact the quality and efficiency of our service.

Key Responsibilities

• Calculation of daily Net Asset Values (NAVs) for assigned clients
• Trade and FX transaction input
• Recording and processing corporate actions
• Maintaining dividend XD records and processing dividend receipts
• Processing client expense payments and share buybacks
• Completing daily cash and stock reconciliations
• Sending NAV data to depositaries
• Preparing paperwork for share issues and buybacks
• Submitting quarterly and annual ONS returns

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with client investment managers and custodians
• Respond to external enquiries from clients, shareholders, and suppliers

Teamwork & Collaboration

• Provide support and cover for colleagues
• Contribute to process improvements and internal projects
• Collaborate with wider business areas on client-related matters

Experience and Skills Required

• Fund management administration experience
• Investment trust administration experience and/or ICON fund accounting system knowledge
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communicator with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure
• Positive problem-solver with a proactive mindset
• Motivated team player who can take responsibility and encourage others

What our client is offering

• Competitive salary
• Annual profit share
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Private healthcare
• 30 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Hybrid working model (4 days office / 1 day home working after initial 2-month office-based period)

If you feel you can rise to the challenge, please contact Karen Kerr at the earliest opportunity or

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ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE BASED IN SCOTLAND AS THE ROLE IS BASED IN EDINBURGH