Role purpose
The Fund Administrator is responsible for the accurate and efficient management of data and securities within investment administration. This role involves maintaining records, processing transactions, and ensuring compliance with regulations to support the investment management functions.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Data Management:
Maintain and update investment data with precision, ensuring accuracy and completeness across all platforms.
Perform regular data reconciliations to identify and rectify discrepancies.
Ensure compliance with data governance and data protection standards.
2. Securities Administration:
Manage domestic and foreign securities, including trades, settlements, corporate actions, and other related activities.
Handle valuations and reporting of investment portfolios, ensuring accurate pricing and performance metrics.
Liaise with custodians, brokers, and other counterparties to resolve trade and settlement issues.
3. Investment Administration Support:
Support the processing and management of funds, including contributions, redemptions, and related administrative tasks.
Assist in the preparation of reports for clients, management, and regulatory bodies.
4. Compliance and Risk Management:
Adhere to relevant regulatory and compliance requirements, ensuring that all data and transactions meet established standards.
Mitigate risks associated with data and securities handling through diligent checks and adherence to processes.
5. Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities for improving the efficiency and accuracy of the fund administration process.
Participate in projects aimed at automating and streamlining the function.
6. Stakeholder Collaboration and Teamwork:
Foster existing business relationships to ensure effective and efficient delivery, working with compliance and operations teams to gather necessary data and insights.
Liaise with service level suppliers and external vendors.
Collaborate with colleagues within the team to share knowledge and best practices.
Competencies
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex financial data and derive meaningful insights.
Attention to Detail: Ensures the highest level of accuracy and quality in accounting and reporting.
Time Management: Effectively manages time and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines.
Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates proficiency with accounting software and platforms, strong understanding of investment products, fund structures, and accounting principles.
Adaptability: Demonstrates flexibility in handling changing requirements.
Effective communication skills: The ability to communicate clearly and concisely to the level of audience.
Client Focus: Prioritizes client needs and ensures high levels of client satisfaction.
Qualifications & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field.
A relevant post-graduate qualification or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CAIA, CISI) is advantageous.
1-3 years related experience, including but not limited to investment administration, fund accounting, asset management, or a similar financial services role.
Experience with data management systems, trade settlements, and securities processing.
Good knowledge and understanding of the Financial Markets and Financial instruments.
Good knowledge of HiPortfolio is an advantage.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
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