Vice President, Trustee & Depositary I

BNY Mellon; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company is seeking a Manager, Trustee & Depositary to join their Fund Oversight team in Edinburgh. This hybrid role involves managing an operational team, assisting with audits, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, experience in the investment funds industry, and strong leadership skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Flexible global resources

Wellbeing programs

Generous paid leaves

Qualifications

• Work experience within the investment funds industry is required.
• Team management experience is essential.
• Compliance experience is advantageous.
• Understanding of fund accounting and fund structures is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage Operational Team within Trustee & Depositary.
• Assist with internal and external audits inspections.
• Represent the business at Client Diligence and Service Reviews.
• Recruit, direct, and develop staff.
• Drive operational efficiencies and streamline processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK CASS regulations.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Role

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Manager, Trustee & Depositary to join our Fund Oversight, Trustee & Depositary team. This role is located in Edinburgh and is 4 days Hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Management of Operational Team within Trustee & Depositary – Responsible for the achievement of team objectives.


• Assist Head of Fund Oversight UK with all internal and external audits inspections


• Represents the business at Client Diligence and Service Reviews


• Leads on Projects with the business as required.


• Recruits, directs, motivates and develops staff, maximizing their individual contribution, their professional growth and their ability to function effectively with their colleagues and team


• Drive forward operational efficiencies and streamline Unit Trust/OEIC administrative processes to increase cost savings and to increase quality and quantity of output. Tasks include data input, banking, account


• Ensure appropriate systems, processes, controls, and knowledge is fully embedded in the business function to comply with all UK CASS regulations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience is required.


• Work experience within the investment funds industry.


• Team management experience.


• Compliance experience would be advantageous.


• Understanding of fund accounting, fund structures and different assets.


• Candidate will have excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.


• Attention to detail, good interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to multi-task, in a deadline driven environment. Candidate should be flexible, willing to challenge the status quo, and able to adapt to a changing environment.

Benefits

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

Equal Opportunity

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.