Assistant Manager, Depositary | Global Exposure | Hybrid Setup

IQ-EQ; Pasig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HMO coverage on Day 1 with 2 dependets

26 days annual leave

Hybrid working arrangement

Training and development programs

Job summary

IQ-EQ is seeking a technical expert in depositary services to provide specialized knowledge without supervisory duties. You will uphold regulatory standards, review complex matters, and act as a subject-matter expert across depositary operations.

Based in the Philippines, the role emphasizes process improvement, quality oversight, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to support client outcomes and risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Economics, or related field; CFA/CPA a plus.
• Minimum 5 years in depositary/custody, fund administration, or financial services.
• Strong knowledge of depositary regulations, compliance, and risk management.
• Experience handling complex depositary activities and documentation review.
• Proven track record of process improvements within control frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and SME for depositary services, ensuring regulatory adherence.
• Review complex matters, critical documentation, and escalated client issues for quality.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support objectives.
• Lead process improvements and develop procedures to enhance efficiency and controls.
• Contribute to global training and knowledge-sharing programs to promote excellence.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Depositary operations

Stakeholder engagement

Process improvement

Quality oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Economics

CFA

CPA

Job description

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We're a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$857 billion. We work with 13 of the world's top-15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding.

We're driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

A technical expert position responsible for providing specialized knowledge in depositary services without supervisory duties. This role ensures quality standards, reviews complex matters, and serves as a technical resource and a subject matter expert while implementing best practices across depositary operations.

What you will do

• Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise for depositary services, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Review and oversee complex depositary matters, critical documentation, and escalated client issues to ensure accuracy, quality, and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating effectively to support operational objectives and client outcomes.
• Lead process improvement initiatives, develop operational procedures, and drive the implementation of best practices to enhance efficiency and control frameworks.
• Support organizational excellence through technical guidance, quality monitoring, and contributions to global training and knowledge-sharing programs.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications, level of experiences and skills profile
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as HMO coverage on your Day 1 with 2 dependents covered and group life and accident insurance
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 26 days paid leave (subject to change due to the job level of the position)
• Hybrid working arrangement: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such, we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training, tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Economics, or a related field; professional certifications such as CFA, CPA, or equivalent are a plus.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in depositary/custody operations, fund administration, audit, or other financial services environments.
• Strong knowledge of depositary regulations, compliance requirements, and operational risk management standards.
• Demonstrated expertise in handling complex depositary activities, including documentation review, stakeholder engagement, and quality oversight.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements, enhancing operational efficiency, and implementing best practices within control frameworks.

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders - including our employees, clients, and local communities - while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve - whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We're committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees' careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We're committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients' sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We're emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.