Provide support in the onboarding of new clients and ensure 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 internal stakeholders
Regularly review processes and procedures with a view to implementing efficiency and accuracy improvements
Hold sessions with the team to communicate any changes, issues, or procedure changes
Operational Management
Accurately prepare and review unit prices for managed investment funds, private equity funds, and listed investment companies
Produce and review Gross Asset Value (GAV) and Net Asset Value (NAV), including unit pricing calculation for NAV
Reconcile cash records, positions, and trades to the custodian / PB
Update portfolio system related to investment trades, settlements, corporate actions, income receipts, and cash movements
Prepare periodic reports to fund managers, their clients, and asset consultants
Ensure timely delivery of various reporting requirements to the Sydney team
Preparation of reconciled month-end portfolios for accountants to complete unit pricing
Ensure the team provides accurate and complete information, solving problems and completing transactions in a professional and timely manner to agreed standards
Detailed review of distributable income calculations for managed investment funds and liaising with external tax parties
People Leadership
Partner effectively with cross-functional teams, including offshore counterparts, ensuring clear communication and knowledge sharing
Provide support, review, and preparation of Investment Operations daily deliverables
Collaborate closely with the team and the broader organisation to achieve shared goals, treating all colleagues and clients as valued partners
Manage team resources by ensuring availability and punctuality of team members
Governance & Risk
Ongoing monitoring and improvement of risk and compliance controls
Post-trade compliance monitoring
Liaise with financial reporting team to answer audit queries
Adopt a risk management culture and effectively limit risk exposure to MUFG Corporate Markets with strategies to mitigate risk
Prepare data for monthly reports for clients and internal stakeholders
Regularly review work practices / procedures to identify opportunities to improve quality and / or productivity
Manage escalations and seek to resolve them to the satisfaction of the customer and client
Experience & Personal Attributes
Qualifications
7+ years of previous experience within a fund accounting environment, preferably with an administrator, custodian, or fund manager
CA / CPA qualified or relevant work experience within the FA space
Working knowledge of Invest One application
Working knowledge of IRESS, Omgeo CTM / Alert would be an added advantage
Willingness to work in rotational shifts starting at 2.00 am IST
Knowledge & Skills
All-round grasp of accounting standards and taxation affecting the managed funds industry
Strong technical knowledge in financial markets, including investment products, markets, and securities
Process expert knowledge in the investment process and trading instruments across various asset classes
Comprehensive understanding of performance measurement, attribution analysis, and risk assessment models for evaluating investment outcomes
Problem-solving and implementing practical solutions
Ability to research and analyze legislative requirements and changes, update policy documents, checklists, templates, and procedures
Able to implement and complete project work both within teams and autonomously
Able to coordinate conflicting deadlines
Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
Competent in Microsoft Office and ability to learn new software quickly