Investor Services Manager

HS Financial Technologies; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full private medical insurance

Defined contribution pension

Annual bonus scheme

Remote/hybrid working opportunities

Job summary

HS Financial Technologies seeks an Investor Services Manager to oversee end-to-end investor services for diverse clients. You will supervise a team of up to eight and coordinate with Compliance, NAV and QA to ensure accurate reporting and timely responses to complex inquiries.

Responsibilities include reviewing transactions, reconciliations, and redemption schedules, while driving process improvements and ensuring adherence to guidelines and client expectations.

Qualifications

• Accounting/finance/business degree with minimum 2.2 honours.
• 5+ years in hedge fund administration, at least 3 years in a Supervisory role.
• IT literacy with strong communication and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Address investor transaction enquiries escalated by Supervisor or Administrator.
• Address aged items on TA bank reconciliations and ensure timely resolution.
• Handle AML/KYC documentation issues with Compliance/MLRO as needed.
• Review Investor Transactions on HedgeInvestor® (HSFT system).
• Review Redemption Payment Schedules and wire payments.
• Ensure investor reporting is accurate and timely per client expectations.
• Lead with client interactions and complex queries.
• Identify process improvements and discuss with Director.
• Maintain relationships with NAV, QA, and Compliance teams.
• Oversee recruitment, training and performance reviews for Investor Services team (up to 8).
• Review documentation during onboarding of new clients.

Skills

IT literate

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

System knowledge

Process knowledge

Consistency

Collaboration

Education

Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree

Job description

The HS Financial Technologies Investor Services department has an established global presence, with operations located in the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Poland, and USA. The team currently services a mix of private equity, hedge funds and hybrid structures. Using our proprietary technology, clients and investors experience an interactive, end to end, industry leading service. The team works with its clients and investors to introduce new technology solutions to continuously meet the demands of an ever-changing industry to support unique client structures and operating models.

Job Description

Investor Services Managers are responsible for the ongoing management of the Investor Services process within the guidelines and procedures provided by HSFT and under the supervision and guidance of a Director and Managing Director. Every Investor Services Manager will receive the requisite Induction Training in addition to both compulsory training (AML/KYC) and optional training. Additional client-specific training is provided by the Director and Managing Director.

Key Accountabilities of the Role

The below list is not finite and may be added to. The combination of tasks required to be executed will vary depending on both client structure, client requirements and business needs.

• Address investor transaction enquiries escalated by Supervisor or Administrator
• Ensure all aged items on TA bank reconciliations are addressed in a timely manner
• Address complex AML/KYC documentation issues in conjunction with Compliance department MLRO where required
• Review Investor Transactions on HedgeInvestor® (HSFT proprietary Investor Services System)
• Review of Redemption Payment Schedules
• Review and release wire transfer payments
• Ensure investor reporting is provided accurately and timely as agreed with client
• Ensure client reporting is provided accurately and timely and in line with agreed client expectations
• Engage with investors on complex queries.
• Identify areas for improvement in processes, personnel and structure for discussion with Director
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the NAV, QA, Compliance departments within HSFT
• Review annual fund audit requirements ensuring all items are addressed timely and accurately
• Ensure all investor audit requests are responded to accurately and timely
• Manage multiple client relationships ensuring constant liaison with both the client and the relevant NAV manager ensuring consistency and clarity of service
• Manage investor services recruitment, training and performance evaluations
• Review documentation upon initialization of new clients

HSFT operates a client focused structure which provides a wide-range of experience to all levels of employee. As such Investor Services Manager should adapt to changing client requirements and business needs. Investor Services Manager should be responsible for managing a team of up to 8 staff servicing multiple clients with various requirements and deadlines.

Skills:

• IT Literate
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively both within a team structure and individually
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates initiative while applying appropriate escalation processes
• Strong systems, product and process knowledge
• Demonstrates consistency in delivering responsibilities and maintaining professional standards
• Support team engagement and effective collaboration

Education:

• Accounting, Finance, Legal or Business Degree – Minimum 2.2 honors degree

Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a hedge fund administration firm with at least 3 of those at Supervisor level is required. Alternative hedge fund experience may be considered
• Ability to manage a team of up to 8 staff servicing multiple clients with various requirements and deadlines

We’re proud to offer a benefits package and workplace culture designed to support your health, career ambitions and life beyond work.

• Full private medical insurance
• Permanent health insurance/income protection as well as Life insurance
• Defined contribution pension scheme with competitive employer contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your immediate family
• Competitive annual holiday entitlement
• Annual professional membership fee reimbursement
• Discretionary annual bonus scheme
• Employee Referral Program
• Remote/hybrid working opportunities, or from the office
• Tuition support for professional qualification exams that are relevant to your role including paid study and exam leave