Fund Administrator

The Client: This large multi-national bank provides Fund Administration and Accounting Services to third party investment managers and other group businesses globally. Based in Edinburgh, they provide operational support to both internal and external clients who use their systems.

The Role: We are looking for an investment professional who will support the Assistant Manager in the delivery of Investment Administration services, in particular trade processing, matching and settlement, security reconciliation and static data maintenance.

Main responsibilities will be:

Processing security trade transactions in line with the underlying funds valuation points.

Matching of Security Trades, based on details received from Managers and Brokers.

Issuing settlement instructions via SWIFT / fax for trades and other transaction types to Custodians within agreed timescales.

Following up of queries with Clients/Brokers and daily checking of failed trades

information received from Custodian, as well as investigating interest claims that

have been received.

Maintain details of Broker/Counterparty Standing settlement Data.

Participate in user acceptance of new / upgraded software as required.

To continually reassess the operational risks associated with the role and inherent in

the business, taking account of changing economic or market conditions, legal and

regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices, management

restructurings and the impact of new technology.

The Person: You will be aware of the Operational Risk scenario associated with the role and acts in a manner that takes account of operational risk considerations. In addition, you will maintain the clients internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators. You should be aware of regulations and rules which apply to the conduct of business in which you are involved. Industry knowledge is key.