Fund Administrator Data Management & Securities needed at Curo Funds Service

Key Responsibilities:

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Requirements

Competencies

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse 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 an advantage.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.