Junior Depositary Analyst

Aztec Group; Fareham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible, hybrid working

Ability to work abroad for up to 3 wks

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Worldwide travel insurance

Health and wellbeing programmes

On-site parking

Job summary

Aztec Group is seeking a Depositary Assistant to support day-to-day depositary services under the direction of the Depositary Manager. The role focuses on record keeping of funds and related structures.

You will develop technical financial services knowledge, improve via Aztec Academy, and use Excel/eFront to prepare reconciliations, assist with queries, and help ensure accurate custody operations. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Opportunity to study towards a relevant professional qualification.
• Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy).
• Computer literacy skills are essential.
• Willingness to learn and develop career with a well-known company.

Responsibilities

• Assist with record keeping of funds and related fund structures.
• Assist with depositary matters, including asset confirmation and reconciliation.
• Assist with routine depositary queries.
• Prepare periodic cash reconciliations and source supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate records on eFront and Excel working papers for depositary procedures.

Skills

Financial services knowledge

Computer literacy

Learning mindset

Education

Study towards professional qualification

Tools

eFront

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Aztec, we’re committed to building and nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to grow. We know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences strengthen our business and we welcome applications from all individuals. So, if your experience doesn’t exactly match with every part of the job description, but you are excited about the role, we would still like to hear from you. If you are passionate, curious, innovative and data driven, you could still be a good fit.

About The Role

Reports to Depositary Manager

The purpose of this position is to assist with the routine day-to-day functions of the Aztec depositary services offering under the direction of a Depositary Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the record keeping of funds and associated fund structures
• Assist with all aspects of depositary matters, including the preparation of asset confirmation, reconciliation and proofing of investment holdings and ad-hoc depositary requests
• Assist with the completion of routine depositary queries
• Prepare periodic cash reconciliations and provide or source supporting documentation evidencing transactions
• Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of depositary procedure

Skills, Knowledge, Expertise

• The candidate will have the opportunity to study towards a relevant professional qualification
• Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
• Computer literacy skills are essential
• You believe in continuously learning to improve and develop your skills and are interested in developing you career with a well-known company on the market that puts our clients at the centre of everything we do

Benefits

We understand that everyone has different needs, and that’s why our employee package includes a variety of benefits. In addition to a competitive salary, here are some examples of the benefits that we may offer for our permanent roles:

• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Flexible, hybrid working
• Ability to work abroad for up to 3 weeks per annum
• Generous holiday allowance
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance, including eye care
• Life assurance (death in service and critical illness benefit)
• Worldwide travel insurance
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking