Job Description

Company Description
Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance
We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.
With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, faster. We collaborate to win together, sharing successes and shaping the future of our global business. Our culture of support and recognition provides the tools and opportunities for you to grow, while unlocking the most value for our clients and making your mark with Ocorian.
Expertise: We deliver specialist, tech-enabled solutions for our clients grounded on deep industry expertise.
Trust: We're a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients.
Scale: With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

Purpose of the job
The post holder will report to a Fund Administration Manager and will work as part of an experienced Fund Administration team to assist with the day to day operation and servicing of an identified number of the Company's clients.
They will be responsible for the smooth, day to day administration of their assigned clients and will be required to follow procedures to achieve set objectives and meet service level agreements for those specific clients.
Main responsibilities

• To liaise and communicate accurately, clearly and on a timely basis with clients and other professional advisers as required in order to address basic queries and provide updates on fund activities.
• To take responsibility, with assistance from the wider team, for being the immedate point of contact for specified clients.
• To deliver excellent client service at all times and escalate promptly any issues arising to the Fund Administration Manager.
• To develop a good understanding of the nature of client activities and transactions and knowledge of the broader services provided by Ocorian.
• To assist with the opening and operation of bank accounts on behalf of the fund and other entities, as instructed by the Investment Manager and in accordance with agreed control procedures.
• To arrange approval and payment, on behalf of the fund and other entities, of all invoices, fees and expenses payable, in accordance with agreed control procedures and budgets.
• To arrange the timely transfer of funds, including for investment activities, within the required deadlines, ensuring transactions are in accordance with relevant agreements.
• To monitor bank accounts to ensure successful payments and liaise with the Bank(s) to resolve any difficulties or delays.
• To submit VAT returns to HMRC on behalf of clients and the wider Ocorian group.
• To assist with anti-money laundering (AML) and customer due diligence (CDD) checks as part of new fund onboardings, to verify the customer's identity and assess their risk profile.
• To assist with providing administrative support for the winding up of fund entities.
• And any other such duties that might be reasonably required for this role

Qualifications
Knowledge, skills and experience

• Excellent attention to detail to avoid errors and discrepancies
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Competent in microsoft applications, particularly MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and dedicated to learning financial software tools for fund administration tasks
• Fund administration experience is an asset but is not essential as full on the job training will be provided

Competencies

• The ability to work on own initiative and to be part of a team
• The ability to interact professionally with colleagues at all levels in the Company
• The ability to identify and resolve issues relating to fund administration efficiently
• The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Additional Information
All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC - Clients are at the centre of our world, and we're committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS - We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE - We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE - With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL - We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.

Equal Opportunities for Everyone
Please let us know if there's anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at .
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.