Oversee fund accounting with a focus on managing the various product elements to include Fair Valuation, Swing Pricing and Securities Lending
Chair/Join/Represent the business at various internal committees/forums
Work collaboratively across locations and drive synergies with Asia / US / EMEA
Understand and contribute to business strategy and ensure it is relayed back to our vendors
Coordinate and manage issues which impact NAVs i.e., price errors
Review and provide feedback on fund documentation. i.e., Prospectus, KIID, Factsheets, Client letters
Attend and contribute to monthly service reviews with Fund Accounting / Depositary and other key partners Own reviews of SLAs and KPIs as appropriate
Review and update procedures whilst consistently challenging to ensure maximum efficiency
Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:
Knowledge of UK Funds industry – predominantly OEICs and Investment Trusts
Knowledge and experience of valuation methodologies and techniques across various asset classes (e.g., fixed income, alternatives and equities) and complex instrument types (e.g., derivatives and structured products)
Technical and business knowledge of various UK Fund structures and activities from an investment, operational, regulatory, accounting and financial reporting perspective
Knowledge and experience across multiple asset classes (e.g., Fixed Income, Fund of Funds, Alternatives and Equities) and complex instrument types (e.g., Derivatives and Structured Products)
Advanced user of Microsoft applications (Excel, Power Point, Word and Outlook)
Management Reporting – prepare and review of required reporting to senior management, valuation committee, boards of trustees that highlight metrics on oversight results and analysis, regulatory requirements, escalation items and other relevant topics.
well driven and dynamic with an ability to build relationships both internally / externally; Proactive ‘can do’ attitude
Commitment to continuous learning and willingness to challenge to improve processes
Flexibility, strong organizational and time management skills, excellent attention to detail
Team player, ability to share best practices as well as ability to work on their own at times
Strong analytical skills with aptitude to evaluate issues, propose and implement solutions