Senior Fund Administrator: Custodian needed at Curo Funds Service

Role Responsibilities

Custodial Administration

• Log and manage custodian changes, ensuring all updates are properly recorded and implemented where applicable.
• Support projects and the Change Team by addressing any CSDP (Customer Solution Delivery Process) requirements.
• Maintain and update the CSDP contact list for OPS, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Provide addendums on behalf of Curo in response to structural changes within the business.
• Communicate relevant custodian information across the organisation to ensure alignment and awareness.
• Identify errors, rectify omissions, and enhance systems and procedures to drive continuous

Reconciliations & Reporting

• Perform regular reconciliations of custody accounts to ensure transaction accuracy and integrity.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements, maintaining compliance with industry standards and guidelines.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure all custodial activities comply with regulatory requirements and internal compliance standards.
• Maintain the CSDP issues log for all custodians, supporting Global Annual Surveys and Meetings.
• Oversee the KYC and recertification process for Curo, ensuring adherence to regulatory obligations.
• Prepare and issue mandate letters authorising Curo to instruct on new accounts.
• Complete the Global Custody Survey on behalf of Curo and its clients, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
• Provide the Curo Authorised Signatory List annually for all teams, ensuring up-to-date records.

Client & Stakeholder Coordination

• Organise and facilitate meetings between Curo and the Custodian to address and resolve escalated queries.
• Coordinate meetings for the onboarding of new accounts and Custodians, ensuring a smooth setup process.
• Arrange and support training sessions between Curo and the Custodians as needed.
• Participate in ad hoc due diligence visits with clients upon request, providing necessary insights and support.
• Collaborate with internal teams to continuously improve and streamline custodial processes.

Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
• Diploma or course in SA Financial Market Instruments will be an advantage
• Business Analysis will be advantageous
• End-to-End HiPortfolio knowledge.
• Exposure to systems control or audit articles advantageous.
• Proficient Microsoft Office Suite.