Unit Pricing Supervisor – Near London recruitment
Reporting into the Investment Operations Manager, you will be responsible for supervision of the UK Unit linked Pricing function ensuring the daily publication of accurate Investment fund prices is delivered in an efficient and timely manner in line with the ABI’s guidelines for best practice.
- Unit Pricing Supervisor
- Potters Bar, Hertfordshire less then 20 miles or 15 minutes by train from London and within easy access of the M25, A1 and M1.
- Salary Circa £38,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
Canada Life Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Great-West Lifeco, began operations in the United Kingdom in 1903 and looks after the retirement, investment and protection needs of individuals and companies alike. We are a leading provider of products and services in these sectors operating from offices in Potters Bar, London, Bristol and the Isle of Man employing just under 1000 people.
Working within the Investment Operations area of the European Investment Financial Services Dept which provides professional Investment Services to multiple clients with Assets under administration of approx £30bn.Reporting into the Investment Operations Manager, the role is responsible for supervision of the UK Unit linked Pricing function ensuring the daily publication of accurate Investment fund prices is delivered in an efficient and timely manner in line with the ABI’s guidelines for best practice.
Primary responsibilities will include, managing a team of administrators, ensuring accurate pricing through operation of detailed controls, principles and practices; providing quality administrative support to the Investment Front Office and managing an effective working relationship with the Company’s custodian bank. The provision of consistent, professional quality services to clients in line with benchmarks per service level agreements, internal policies and external regulations is key to this role.
Success in the job will be evidenced by pro-active management of day to day operational performance and KPI’s (eg. Timely Publication of Unit Prices, minimal business errors / Losses etc), key issues and risks, as well as contributions to Strategic Initiatives and Continuous Process Improvement.
Experience/Skills required:
- Significant relevant Experience working within a unit pricing team
- Strong unit pricing, tax and accounting knowledge
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Excellent Customer Service Ethic
- Team working / motivational skills
- Good Problem Solving Issue Management Skills
- Able to effectively train team members at varying levels of development
- Excellent System Skills
- Managing Tasks to meet deadlines
- Able to discuss detailed and technical issues with senior investment personnel with confidence
- Strong numeric abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively and adjust to fluctuating work volumes (including delegation when required)
- Ability to work independently, should be proactive using initiative and demonstrating commitment to getting the job done and take personal responsibility for achieving results
Essential Qualifications:
- 5 GCSE’s A-C including Maths and English (or equivalent)
- IOC Exams (ACSI) or qualified by experience
- Advanced Certificate in Operations (ACSI) or qualified by experience
We are looking for a dynamic individual, perhaps with accounting qualification, with previous experience supervising a unit pricing team and excellent technical and regulatory knowledge of the Investment Industry.