Fund Administrator
Job Description
Overview
To provide investment operations support to Fund Operations boutique fund managers covering a range of portfolio administration functions namely valuations, corporate actions, cash forecasting, performance reporting, trade settlement management, cash movements, broker and custodian liaison, and relationship management. The role covers a range functions working on managed funds, private equity funds and listed investment companies. Investment types covers both domestic and international types including Equities, Futures, Options, FX, Currency forwards, Swaps, Fixed Income, and Managed Funds.
Key Accountabilities and Main Responsibilities
Strategic Focus
- Provide support in the onboarding of new clients and ensuring the effective and timely implementation of client change requests
- Contribute to project work to improve service quality e.g. system implementations, automation
- Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders such as wholesale and retail clients, custodians, fund managers and brokers
- Regularly review processes and procedures with a view to implementing efficiency and accuracy improvements
Operational Management
Accurately prepare and review unit prices for managed investment funds, private equity funds and listed investment companiesProduce and review Gross Asset Value (GAV) and Net Asset Value (NAV) including unit pricing calculation for NAVReconcile cash records, positions and trades to the custodian / PBUpdate portfolio system relating to investment trades, settlements, corporate actions, income receipts and cash movementsPrepare periodic reports to fund managers, their clients, and asset consultantsEnsure timely delivery of various reporting requirements to fund managersPreparation of reconciled month end portfolios for accountants to complete unit pricingPreparation of periodic reports to fund managers, their clients, and asset consultantsUpdate portfolio system relating to investment trades, settlements, corporate actions, income receipts and cash movementsPeople Leadership
Partner effectively with cross functional teams, including Australian teams, ensuring clear communication and knowledge sharingProvide support, review and preparation of Investment Operations daily deliverablesCollaborate closely with the team and the broader organisation to achieve shared goals, treating all colleagues and clients as valued partnersGovernance & Risk
Ongoing monitoring and improvement of risk and compliance controls.Post trade compliance monitoringAdopt a risk management culture, and effectively limit risk exposure to Corporate Markets with strategies to mitigate riskCandidate's Profile :
2+ years registry experience in a custody, fund administrator or fund manager environment within a high volume, client focused working environmentTertiary degree in relevant field such as Finance, Accounting or Commerce is requiredStrong technical knowledge in financial markets including investment products, markets and securitiesProcess expert knowledge in the investment process and trading instruments across various asset classesComprehensive understanding of performance measurement, attribution analysis, and risk assessment models for evaluating investment outcomes.Skilled in problem solving and implementing practical solutionsProactively responds and adapts to change – supports and influences strategies to enable business transformation and enhancementExcellent written & verbal communication to engage with people at all levels of the organisation and build strong relationships and trust with clients and internal stakeholdersExcellent organization skill - ability to multi-task in a high-pressure environmentAttention to detail – ensures accuracy and efficiency of daily tasks and high personal standards in all work areasTakes ownership and pride of quality of work delivered to ensure exceptional client focussed approach